plus size

[pluhs-sahyz] / ˈplʌsˌsaɪz /

NOUN

large size for clothing

Synonyms

WEAK

large size large women's size women's XXXL

Example Sentences

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Milla Magee was crowned Miss England in May with some reports calling her the first plus size Miss England.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2024

He’s also got plus size for the wing and would be another great piece for the surging Thunder.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2023

Haley Plotkin, the plus size travel blogger behind Ready Set Jet Set, did visit, and had a fabulous experience!

From Salon • May 18, 2022

That range is just about average for an American woman but generally categorized as plus size in fashion.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2021

Online, the chain is merging its plus size and standard sizes together, with models appearing in all three sizes.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2021