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 motion picture or 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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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Spain ran out 6-5 winners over Germany after extra time and the winger took 15 shots and scored four times — including directly from a corner — to send his country through.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
Honorees are announced prior to events, and optional extras — such as gala attendance or commemorative items — are available but not required.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Rinse the grains thoroughly before cooking and ensure the quinoa is extra soft to reduce the need to chew.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The extra-wide, contoured seat and tall backrest make lounging effortless, while the 450-pound weight capacity adds peace of mind.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Spain ran out 6-5 winners over Germany after extra time and the winger took 15 shots and scored four times — including directly from a corner — to send his country through.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
Accessories like panniers, a trailer, a phone holder, and rear-view mirrors are also available as optional extras.
—New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2025
Honorees are announced prior to events, and optional extras — such as gala attendance or commemorative items — are available but not required.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Adverb
This dip is extra creamy and filled with corn for a must-add to your game day menu.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Rinse the grains thoroughly before cooking and ensure the quinoa is extra soft to reduce the need to chew.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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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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