economy-size
Americanadjective
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larger in size and costing less per unit of measurement than a smaller size.
an economy-size box of soap flakes.
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smaller in size and costing less.
economy-size cars.
Etymology
Origin of economy-size
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Dear Running, Mom, return the pump, toss the lactation bra, and get an economy-size container of formula.
From Slate ● Oct. 29, 2014
But just because a designer goes down-market at the same place you buy your economy-size bags of cat litter, it doesn’t make the world of fashion any more inherently fair or democratic.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2012
He comes a cropper when the fast-moving line spews cakes onto the floor after he tries to jam a giant-size one into an economy-size box.
From Time Magazine Archive
James Andrew Fischer, 10 mos., and their five older siblings take the giant economy-size carton.
From Time Magazine Archive
Amy stuck a tablespoon into an economy-size vat of mayonnaise.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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