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extra small

extra small noun: one of several sizes to which an item may be manufactured.

Noun

extra small (countable and uncountable, plural extra smalls)

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

Adjective

extra small (not comparable)

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

Synonyms of extra small

Forms of extra small

pluralextra smalls
alternative formextra-small

Origin of extra small

From extra + small.

Words formed from extra small

Questions about extra small

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

Words near extra small in the dictionary

  1. extra pairs of hands
  2. extra point
  3. extra points
  4. extra service
  5. extra services
  6. extra small
  7. extra smalls
  8. extra time
  9. extra virgin
  10. extra virgins
  11. extra-

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