plus-size
adjective
variants
or less commonly plus-sized
of clothing
: extra large
plus-size apparel
—sometimes used of a persona plus-size woman
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Earlier this year, the airline ended its long-standing free checked bag policy and changed its plus-size seating policy.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Best plus-size spring wedding guest dresses Most multi-label department stores offer inclusive sizing, as do fashion girl go-tos like Ganni.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Certain companies also manufacture plus-size leggings.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Even companies that have nothing to do with clothes seem less willing to work with mid- and plus-size creators, leaving them to pivot to other careers or turn to side hustles.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Best plus-size spring wedding guest dresses Most multi-label department stores offer inclusive sizing, as do fashion girl go-tos like Ganni.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
Certain companies also manufacture plus-size leggings.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Even companies that have nothing to do with clothes seem less willing to work with mid- and plus-size creators, leaving them to pivot to other careers or turn to side hustles.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 1 Jan. 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 18 Jan. 2026.
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