plus-size
adjective
variants
or less commonly plus-sized
of clothing
: extra large
plus-size apparel
—sometimes used of a persona plus-size woman
Examples of plus-size in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Ultimately, said Jake Beaven-Parshall, a plus-size influencer who was paid by Weight Watchers to promote its GLP-1 offerings, the gender of the person taking a weight-loss drug shouldn’t matter.
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Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
She's made a name for herself as a plus-size model, as well as making history.
—Sarah Title, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Getting a plus-size queen or a queen of color can require some finessing, as can getting any sort of specific makeup look.
—Marah Eakin, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024
Be part of the solution Work to improve the situation, not just for the sake of plus-size people but for the future you.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
Through her conversation with Throckmorton, Jessie learned some styling tips for plus-size dresses that go beyond fit and size range.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
The Pitfalls of Body Positivity: Do plus-size influencers owe their followers an explanation when their bodies change?
—Arlene Hirst, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024
Top-name brands like Target, Nordstrom, Anthropologie and more have so many great plus-size spring dresses available right now.
—Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2024
Summer Lucille Summer Lucille owns the plus-size boutique Juicy Body Goddess at Charlotte’s Northlake Mall, which sells sizes 12-30, or XL-6XL.
—Jodie Valade, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024
Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
She's made a name for herself as a plus-size model, as well as making history.
—Sarah Title, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Getting a plus-size queen or a queen of color can require some finessing, as can getting any sort of specific makeup look.
—Marah Eakin, WIRED, 3 Apr. 2024
Be part of the solution Work to improve the situation, not just for the sake of plus-size people but for the future you.
—Andrea Kane, CNN, 22 Mar. 2024
Through her conversation with Throckmorton, Jessie learned some styling tips for plus-size dresses that go beyond fit and size range.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
The Pitfalls of Body Positivity: Do plus-size influencers owe their followers an explanation when their bodies change?
—Arlene Hirst, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2024
Top-name brands like Target, Nordstrom, Anthropologie and more have so many great plus-size spring dresses available right now.
—Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2024
Summer Lucille Summer Lucille owns the plus-size boutique Juicy Body Goddess at Charlotte’s Northlake Mall, which sells sizes 12-30, or XL-6XL.
—Jodie Valade, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1942, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near plus-size
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“Plus-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plus-size. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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