jumbo

noun

jum·​bo ˈjəm-(ˌ)bō How to pronounce jumbo (audio)
plural jumbos
: a very large specimen of its kind
jumbo adjective

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 Size Stockings can vary in size, including mini, medium, large, extra-large and jumbo. Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023 In fact, the 20-pack set includes hand-roll bags that don’t require a vacuum to remove the air, as well as small, medium, large, jumbo, and jumbo-plus bags for even more storage and packing possibilities. Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2023 Just qualifying for a jumbo is a lot to swallow, then comes the reality of higher interest rates. Beth Decarbo, wsj.com, 14 Dec. 2023 Per Light & Wonder, the game will be housed in the company’s Horizon large-screen jumbo cabinet, which features a 75-inch screen with 600,000 individual micro-LED pixels. Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Oct. 2023 This set comes with three bags each in jumbo, large, medium, and small sizes, and a hand pump — talk about a bargain! Lindsay Tigar, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2023 The swoop of a spectator’s wide-brimmed hat reflects light by the practice courts with the same intensity of a young fan’s jumbo, neon green tennis ball awaiting an autograph. Karsten Moran, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2023 White wine, heavy cream, and bacon combine to make a delicious pan sauce that pairs wonderfully with buttery jumbo lump crab. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023 Nordstrom is also selling Creme de la Mer, the Treatment Lotion, and the Concentrate in limited edition jumbo sizes, which means more bang for your buck. Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 7 July 2023

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Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jumbo was in 1883

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“Jumbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jumbo. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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jumbo

noun
jum·​bo ˈjəm-bō How to pronounce jumbo (audio)
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

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