1
a
: more than is due, usual, or necessary : additional
extra work
In preparation for this weekend's competition, the team put in some extra hours.—
Andrew King
Andrew King… has a large storage area for things like a tent, sleeping bag, mosquito netting, extra clothing, and an extra pair of boots.—Stephanie Fitzgerald
Stephanie Fitzgerald
b
: subject to an additional charge
dessert is extra
There is an entrance charge of €5 per person, and it's extra for sunbeds …—Eilis O'Hanlon
Eilis O'Hanlon2
: superior
extra quality
3
slang
: going beyond what is usual or standard: such as
a
: extremely or excessively elaborate : extravagant
This Ontario mansion … is basically a mini castle and is so extra it even comes with a 16-foot waterfall.—Patrick John Gilson
Patrick John Gilson
b
: characterized by dramatic or eccentric behavior : over-the-top
… women who are seen as too fun, too brash, too extra, too loud …—Bonnie McLaren
Bonnie McLaren"So this is my dad," she [Annisa Simao] says. "If you know him, you know he's pretty goofy, … pretty extra."—Natalie B. Compton
Natalie B. Compton1
: one that is extra or additional: such as
a
: a special edition of a newspaper
b
: an added charge
c
: an additional worker
specifically
: one hired to act in a group scene in a movie, on television, or in a stage production
d
: an attractive addition or accessory : frill
cars loaded with extras
2
: something of superior quality or grade
: beyond the usual size, extent, or degree
extra large
: outside : beyond
extrajudicial
Examples of extra in a Sentence
Adjective
a sandwich with extra mayonnaise
She got a part-time job to earn some extra money.
He gave us an extra week to finish the job.
There's no extra charge for breakfast.
Noun
The package deal includes some nice extras.
Thousands of extras were hired for the battle scene.
Adverb
You have to pay $5 extra for room service.
The food was extra good.
The roads are slippery, so be extra careful.
This is an extra special occasion.
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Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2026
Leger-Walker no longer had to self-create jumpers and could shoot 3-pointers off the catch thanks to the extra defensive attention Betts commanded in the paint.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Entry-level machines with minimal settings, features and extras rarely exceed $150.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
It’s often used for parched hands that have become extra dry during winter weather or exposure to drying substances, like soap or hand sanitizer.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Twenty-six missed 3-pointers led to multiple chances for the Magic to grab offensive rebounds and get extra chances to score.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2026
Leger-Walker no longer had to self-create jumpers and could shoot 3-pointers off the catch thanks to the extra defensive attention Betts commanded in the paint.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
During the club’s eventual 6-5, 11-inning loss to the Reds on March 28, Watson threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings to help keep the game within reach and allow the Red Sox to eventually force extras.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
Entry-level machines with minimal settings, features and extras rarely exceed $150.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
The citrus has a nice bite that makes the strawberries and blueberries taste extra sweet.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
It’s often used for parched hands that have become extra dry during winter weather or exposure to drying substances, like soap or hand sanitizer.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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extra
1 of 4 adjective
ex·tra
ˈek-strə 
: more than is due, usual, or necessary
extra
2 of 4 noun
: something extra: as
a
: a special edition of a newspaper
b
: a person hired to act in a group scene (as in a movie)
extra
3 of 4 adverb
: beyond the usual size, extent, or degree
extra long
extra large eggs
extra-
4 of 4 prefix
: outside : beyond
extracurricular
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