plus-size

adjective

ˈpləs-ˈsīz

variants or less commonly plus-sized

ˈpləs-ˈsīzd

of clothing

: extra large

plus-size apparel

—sometimes used of a person

a plus-size woman

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The best-selling pair is available in three colorways — black, heather gray, and navy — and is made for three different size groups — a 30-inch inseam designed for petite shoppers, a 32-inch inseam, and a plus-size style that’s quickly selling out. —

Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024 Listeners hear from a former missionary turned middle-school teacher, a new mother reflecting on growing up with abusive parents, the owner of a plus-size boutique helping clients shop, and many more. —

Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024 The leggings are high-waist and cover my entire tummy as a plus-size woman. —

Sara Coughlin, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024 Read on to see the cutest pairs of plus-size flare jeans to buy now and wear forever. —

Julia Marzovilla, StyleCaster, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for plus-size