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

And though the trip is not limited to people who identify as plus size, it is meant for those who specifically want to feel secure in their bodies.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2023

“I’m super excited to do a plus size revue.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2023

And the locker room attendant was plus size, too!

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2022

Arq aficionados like Sam Milholland, 32, a Portlander whose Instagram page focuses on plus size fashion, said she loved the brand for the comfort of the garments, especially while working from home.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2021