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
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The comedy-drama follows Buteau as a Black plus-size stylist and designer named Mavis.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
There were also signals of advancement in diversity, but that was driven in some cases by the inclusion of plus-size models.
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Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
True to size and available in XL to 5X, this is a dreamy set for plus-size women who want to look cute and feel comfortable all season long.
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Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Next to a limp rack of sleeveless tops stands a postapocalyptic forager-warrior mannequin in jeans, a faded plaid shirt, and a black baseball cap from the plus-size-women’s brand Torrid.
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Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
There were also signals of advancement in diversity, but that was driven in some cases by the inclusion of plus-size models.
—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
True to size and available in XL to 5X, this is a dreamy set for plus-size women who want to look cute and feel comfortable all season long.
—
Amber Love Bond,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Next to a limp rack of sleeveless tops stands a postapocalyptic forager-warrior mannequin in jeans, a faded plaid shirt, and a black baseball cap from the plus-size-women’s brand Torrid.
—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for plus-size
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“Plus-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plus-size. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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