plus-size

[ pluhs-sahyz ]

noun

1. an extra-large size category of clothing, especially for women.
2. a garment or person of this size.

plus size

noun

1. 1. a clothing size designed for people who are above the average size
   2. ( as modifier )

      plus-size underwear

Other Words From

• plus-sized adjective

Example Sentences

Dalbesio made it clear that Calvin Klein never labeled her “plus size,” nor treated her differently than the other waifish models.

From The Daily Beast

Different fashion websites say a “plus size model” is a size eight or bigger, while others say it is 12 or higher.

From The Daily Beast

In brief defense of Calvin Klein, the fashion designer never called Delbasio “plus-size”—at least not exactly.

From The Daily Beast

It can be bad enough to have your clothes described in the decidedly unsexy way as “plus-size.”

From The Daily Beast

In the weird world of fashion, that means she is deemed ‘plus-size.’

From The Daily Beast