heavyset

[hev-ee-set]

adjective

1. having a large body build.

2. stout; stocky.

Word History and Origins

Origin of heavyset¹

First recorded in 1920–25; heavy + set

Example Sentences

Authorities described the suspect as a heavyset man wearing a tie-dye sweatshirt and blue pants.

From Los Angeles Times

“Snakes!” a heavyset lady calls, sloshing through mud past us.

From Literature

He is heavyset and tall, and he uses his physicality to project strength in front of crowds.

From Salon

A tall, heavyset, soft-spoken Black man, always in a black winter coat no matter the season, he lived under the public gaze for years with no address, shifting from one bus shelter to another.

From Seattle Times

York is accused of forcing the heavyset Greene to lie facedown and handcuffed for more than nine minutes, which use-of-force experts said likely restricted his breathing.

From Seattle Times