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• plus-size
  plus-size

  noun

  an extra-large size category of clothing, especially for women.
• plus size
  plus size

plus-size

American  

[pluhs-sahyz] / ˈplʌsˌsaɪz /

noun

1. an extra-large size category of clothing, especially for women.

2. a garment or person of this size.

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plus size British  

noun

1. 1. a clothing size designed for people who are above the average size

   2. ( as modifier )

      plus-size underwear

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Other Word Forms

• plus-sized
  adjective

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Example Sentences

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Obesity rates are falling, the volume of food consumed in America is declining and retailers report a slump in sales of plus-size apparel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026

There’s one plus-size social influencer whose Instagram travel posts have kept the British tabs in business by lashing out against “fat phobic” critics.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2026

Her plus-size subjects were joyous drag queens, women, sailors and old ladies all having a good time on nights out, in Plymouth shopping, playing cards or bingo.

From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026

Growing up as a tall, dark-skinned, plus-size Black woman in Florida, she did not see many women who looked like her on the pages of glossy magazines or fashion blogs.

From Salon ● Nov. 16, 2025

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

Her miniature figures are blind and plus size.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 24, 2022

After seeing my post on social media, they immediately sought to remedy this, because plus size people deserve towels too!

From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2022

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