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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Not Only Overweight People Are Affected The plus-size rules are usually assumed to apply to overweight people, a condition viewed by many (rightly or wrongly) as being under their control.
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Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The old policy still encouraged plus-size travelers to purchase two seats but allowed passengers to get refunds with fewer restrictions.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The carrier is still offering refunds for its plus-size customers if their trip meets certain qualifying conditions.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Currently, plus-size passengers are not required to purchase a second seat in advance, though it is recommended.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
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Roger Dooley, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The old policy still encouraged plus-size travelers to purchase two seats but allowed passengers to get refunds with fewer restrictions.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
The carrier is still offering refunds for its plus-size customers if their trip meets certain qualifying conditions.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Currently, plus-size passengers are not required to purchase a second seat in advance, though it is recommended.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 27 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 5 Feb. 2026.
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