extra

¹ American  

[ek-struh] / ˈɛk strə /

adjective

1. beyond or more than what is usual, expected, or necessary; additional.

   an extra copy of a newspaper; an extra charge.

2. larger or better than what is usual.

   an extra binding.

3. Slang.

   1. extremely good.

   2. over the top; extreme or excessive.

      Her behavior is just so extra, so dramatic!

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noun

1. something extra or additional.

   the little amenities and extras that make life pleasant.

2. an additional expense.

3. a special edition of a newspaper, other than a regular edition.

4. something of superior quality.

5. Movies, Television. a person hired by the day to play a minor part, as a member of a mob or crowd.

6. an additional worker.

7. Cricket. Usually extras. a score or run not made from the bat, as a bye or a wide.

adverb

1. in excess of the usual or specified amount.

   an extra high price.

2. beyond the ordinary degree; unusually; uncommonly.

   done extra well; extra large.

extra- ² American  

1. a prefix meaning “outside,” “beyond,” freely used as an English formative.

   extrajudicial; extraterritorial; extra-atmospheric.

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extra ¹ British  

/ ˈɛkstrə /

adjective

1. being more than what is usual or expected; additional

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noun

1. a person or thing that is additional

2. something for which an additional charge is made

   the new car had many extras

3. an additional edition of a newspaper, esp to report a new development or crisis

4. films an actor or person temporarily engaged, usually for crowd scenes

5. cricket a run not scored from the bat, such as a wide, no-ball, bye, or leg bye

6. something that is better than usual in quality

adverb

1. unusually; exceptionally

   an extra fast car

extra- ² British  

prefix

1. outside or beyond an area or scope

   extrasensory

   extraterritorial

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Etymology

Origin of extra¹

First recorded in 1770–80; by shortening of extraordinary

Origin of extra-²

< Latin, combining form of extrā (adv. and preposition) outside (of ), without

Example Sentences

He added: "If you need to travel, please drive to the conditions and take extra time for your journey."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The military-spending proposal includes $1.1 trillion for the Defense Department for the next fiscal year and an extra $350 billion for munitions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Doncic’s injury left the Lakers backcourt extra shorthanded Thursday as Marcus Smart missed his sixth consecutive game Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But an extra day when little else is trading—at a time when breaking news from the Middle East is whipsawing markets —is a chance for Bitcoin to shine.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I always get the fries with extra ketchup and an iced tea; Zara gets the double-loaded poutine with a diet Coke.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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