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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In the show, Martha, who is played by Jessica Gunning, is depicted as a plus-size brunette with a Scottish accent and a legal background.
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K.j. Yossman, Variety, 18 May 2024
While the criticisms of fast fashion are warranted, data shows that fast fashion brands are admittedly surpassing sustainable or eco-friendly retailers with more robust plus-size offerings.
—Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 15 May 2024
Just My Size Linen Blend Wide-Leg Pull-On Pants These on-sale plus-size pants, available in sizes 1X to 4X, also have an elastic waistband that makes long travel days and time spent at your destination more comfortable and convenient.
—Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
As Frank says, plus-size buyers are firmly the majority of the American consumer base at this point, so why is addressing our needs (and, more capitalistically relevant, harnessing our spending power) still treated like a novelty?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Young Bowens kept waiting for outdoor brands to come out with a pack for plus-size people.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
This plus-size off-shoulder dress is super versatile, since it can be worn a number of ways.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
For those on the hunt for plus-size dresses, Amazon’s fashion section is teeming with options.
—Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Ultimately, said Jake Beaven-Parshall, a plus-size influencer who was paid by Weight Watchers to promote its GLP-1 offerings, the gender of the person taking a weight-loss drug shouldn’t matter.
—Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
K.j. Yossman, Variety, 18 May 2024
While the criticisms of fast fashion are warranted, data shows that fast fashion brands are admittedly surpassing sustainable or eco-friendly retailers with more robust plus-size offerings.
—Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 15 May 2024
Just My Size Linen Blend Wide-Leg Pull-On Pants These on-sale plus-size pants, available in sizes 1X to 4X, also have an elastic waistband that makes long travel days and time spent at your destination more comfortable and convenient.
—Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2024
As Frank says, plus-size buyers are firmly the majority of the American consumer base at this point, so why is addressing our needs (and, more capitalistically relevant, harnessing our spending power) still treated like a novelty?
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Young Bowens kept waiting for outdoor brands to come out with a pack for plus-size people.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2024
This plus-size off-shoulder dress is super versatile, since it can be worn a number of ways.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
For those on the hunt for plus-size dresses, Amazon’s fashion section is teeming with options.
—Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Ultimately, said Jake Beaven-Parshall, a plus-size influencer who was paid by Weight Watchers to promote its GLP-1 offerings, the gender of the person taking a weight-loss drug shouldn’t matter.
—Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Plus-size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plus-size. Accessed 24 May. 2024.
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