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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Chaya Milchtein is an automotive educator and journalist who writes about cars, plus size fashion, queer life and love, and sometimes, food and travel.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2023

AK Retail Holdings, which has bought the brand, is the owner of plus size retailer Yours Clothing.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2023

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

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