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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Another round of tax cuts last year means that plus-size refunds are now hitting accounts.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

By 2010 brands such as American Eagle, and later Abercrombie & Fitch and Lululemon, offered a wider range of sizes; advertising also increasingly featured plus-size models.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

She created a viral series CTRL+C, replicating the style of celebrities like Zendaya and Dua Lipa for plus-size bodies.

From Salon • Nov. 16, 2025

Fliers in the plus-size community knew that, on top of the guaranteed refund, customers could easily reserve an empty seat and were met with compassion from customer service agents.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

She had racked up £13,000 worth of debt by summer 2023, but her fortunes changed after she turned her hand to content creation, filming and posting reviews of plus-size clothing on TikTok.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025