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extra large

extra large noun: one of several sizes to which an item may be manufactured, larger than a large.

Noun

extra large (countable and uncountable, plural extra larges)

  1. (uncountable) One of several sizes to which an item may be manufactured, larger than a large.
    Synonyms:
    XL
  2. (countable) An item labelled or denoted as being that size.
  3. (countable) One who fits an item of that size.

Adjective

extra large (not comparable)

  1. (especially) That is extra large (the manufactured size).
  2. (especially) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see extra, large.

Synonyms of extra large

Forms of extra large

pluralextra larges
alternative formextra-large

Origin of extra large

From extra + large.

Words formed from extra large

Questions about extra large

What does extra large mean?
Extra large means one of several sizes to which an item may be manufactured, larger than a large.
What part of speech is extra large?
Extra large can be a noun or an adjective.
What is the plural of extra large?
The plural of extra large is extra larges.

Words near extra large in the dictionary

  1. extra extra larges
  2. extra extra small
  3. extra extra smalls
  4. extra inning
  5. extra innings
  6. extra large
  7. extra larges
  8. extra pair of hands
  9. extra pairs of hands
  10. extra point
  11. extra points

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