jumbo

noun

jum·​bo ˈjəm-(ˌ)bō 

plural jumbos

: a very large specimen of its kind

jumbo adjective

Synonyms of jumbo

• giant
• whale
• dinosaur
• monster
• mammoth
• elephant

Examples of jumbo in a Sentence

the winner in the contest for biggest pumpkin was a jumbo that weighed in at over a thousand pounds

Recent Examples on the Web

Six jumbo shrimp coated in coconut breading and fried, served with chili aioli and lemon. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026

Free or discounted phone deals are often full of nasty terms and conditions, buried in reams of legal mumbo-jumbo. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 July 2026

This isn’t subjective mumbo-jumbo. — Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2026

The Bahama Mama delivers a bold, spicy bite and the fan-favorite jumbo cream puffs are legendary for a reason. — Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Jumbo, a huge elephant exhibited by P. T. Barnum

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing jumbo

• jumbo jet
• mumbo jumbo

Rhymes for jumbo

• gumbo
• columbo

Kids Definition

jumbo

noun

jum·​bo ˈjəm-bō 

plural jumbos

: something very large of its kind

jumbo adjective

Etymology

from Jumbo, name of a huge elephant shown by circus owner P. T. Barnum