plus-size
adjective
variants
or less commonly plus-sized
of clothing
: extra large
plus-size apparel
—sometimes used of a persona plus-size woman
Examples of plus-size in a Sentence
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This plus-size jacket is best for early fall weather, as some reviewers note that the material is thinner.
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Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
Amazon’s plus-size fall fashion section is dripping with trendy pieces for the upcoming season from brands like Levi’s, Lee, and The Drop.
—Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
Since launching extended sizing as part of its permanent assortment in 2019, its plus-size category has continued to expand.
—Sarah Chiwaya, refinery29.com, 17 Sep. 2024
As a plus-size model who’s appeared on the covers of magazines like Cosmopolitan UK, Tess Holliday knows that people will have something to say about her body.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
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Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024
Amazon’s plus-size fall fashion section is dripping with trendy pieces for the upcoming season from brands like Levi’s, Lee, and The Drop.
—Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2024
Since launching extended sizing as part of its permanent assortment in 2019, its plus-size category has continued to expand.
—Sarah Chiwaya, refinery29.com, 17 Sep. 2024
As a plus-size model who’s appeared on the covers of magazines like Cosmopolitan UK, Tess Holliday knows that people will have something to say about her body.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Plus-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plus-size. Accessed 6 Oct. 2024.
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