How to Use extra in a Sentence

extra

1 of 3 adjective

• He gave us an extra week to finish the job.
• She got a part-time job to earn some extra money.
• There's no extra charge for breakfast.
• That's the fat and the extra skin.
  — CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
• So Carmy is extra dreamy-eyed and glum.
  — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
• Eight of their 12 hits went for extra bases.
  — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
• The top coat gave it an extra gel-like finish.
  — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
• This recipe isn’t too spicy, so add cayenne or hot sauce for an extra kick.
  — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
• There is no extra cost for this option.
  — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
• That gives those schools an extra day to sell tickets.
  — Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
• Some of that extra money will go to the small guys, too.
  — Eddie Pells, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
• His wife looked to pick up extra babysitting shifts.
  — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
• Size up for room to fit it over a hoodie for extra warmth.
  — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
• For an extra gold star, play our weekly news quiz!
  — Jennifer Hefty, USA Today, 7 May 2026
• Chelsea proved too strong in extra time, with an extra man.
  — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
• The extra step hardly slowed him down.
  — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
• Towns had to work through extra traffic.
  — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
• Your thoughts may feel extra charged today!
  — Usa Today, USA Today, 18 June 2026
• This is why that extra-time surge that won the game was so compelling.
  — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 12 July 2026
• When the time changes in the fall, people will gain an extra hour.
  — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
• Go in for a few extra coats and lashes still look airy and clump-free.
  — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
• The right pair of shoes can put some extra pep in your step at baggage claim.
  — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
• There will be no extra fanfare.
  — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
• Allow extra time on match days.
  — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
• Teams play two 15-minute halves plus extra time in an event of a tie.
  — Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
• The rule meant that whichever team scored first in extra time would win the game.
  — Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 11 June 2026
• Add ground flaxseed for extra protein.
  — Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
• The extra time at home gave her a chance to savor the early days.
  — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
• This costume comes in four sizes, extra small to large, to fit your four-legged friend.
  — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 24 June 2023
• Mayonnaise has eggs in it so there is not a need for the extra eggs.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2023

extra

2 of 3 noun

• Thousands of extras were hired for the battle scene.
• The package deal includes some nice extras.
• For fans, there are unique extras.
  — William Earl, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
• But not all of these theme park extras are worth the cost.
  — Megan Dubois, USA Today, 21 Mar. 2026
• For some Alaskans, the check is a nice extra.
  — Becky Bohrer, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2025
• When in doubt, bake a full batch rather than a half and freeze extras.
  — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 28 Apr. 2026
• Caglianone sent the game to extras, and Thomas won it late.
  — Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
• And lately, there have been a lot of extras.
  — Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
• There were extras of each, but more 4’s than 3’s.
  — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
• Those are not added extras anymore.
  — Assef Shaikh, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
• Winn blew the save, and the Giants lost in extras.
  — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
• Rows of extras lined up on either side of the carpet.
  — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
• It’s been a few years since Bill Adams has worked as an extra.
  — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 6 Oct. 2023
• Store the extras in your larger carry-on or checked bag.
  — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
• Store the extras in your larger carry-on or checked bag.
  — Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
• Make a large batch and freeze extras to be microwaved on busy mornings.
  — Women's Health, 1 May 2023
• Some of them came out as DVD extras.
  — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
• Use these handy extras to clean curtains and reach between bed frames.
  — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
• More than 5,000 extras turned out.
  — Linnea Wicklund, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
• Keep any extras warm at the back of the grill while everyone eats round one.
  — Farideh Sadeghin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
• Four of them are for shorts; about half of them credit him as an unnamed extra.
  — NBC News, 5 Oct. 2021
• Your pup is storing his extras away, but the holes in your yard are less than ideal.
  — Jennifer Nelson, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2023
• So there were thousands and thousands of extras.
  — Mara Reinstein, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2025
• And then my mom played an extra in Do the Right Thing.
  — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
• Kiki also left us with an extra.
  — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
• That’s why this dry food option is a key extra that the Smalls team was smart to add.
  — Dallas News, 13 Dec. 2022
• This washing extra can cause the dyes to breakdown and lose its color.
  — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
• If needed, thin them out by snipping extras at the soil line with scissors.
  — Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
• For a quick-fix weekday breakfast, make a double batch and freeze the extra.
  — Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
• Ernie Clement flied out to end the inning, sending the game to extras.
  — Katie Woo, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025

extra

3 of 3 adverb

• The food was extra good.
• The roads are slippery, so be extra careful.
• You have to pay $5 extra for room service.
• This is an extra special occasion.
• The rice is extra creamy and silky.
  — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
• Their pups were born extra big.
  — Big Think, 8 May 2026
• Your dreams may be extra vivid now, so keep track of them.
  — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 26 Oct. 2025
• Lawyers don’t come free, and good lawyers don’t come extra free.
  — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
• And extra hard to get out of in the morning.
  — Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
• Lemon cake mix makes these cookies extra easy to make.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
• Maybe the sand feels extra soft between your toes.
  — Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
• When the home team loses, the cold snaps extra hard.
  — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
• Pump it extra loud this week, and make a comrade.
  — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
• Plus, lemon cake mix makes these cookies extra easy to make.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
• Thanks to a quick spin in the food process, this dip recipe is extra smooth and creamy.
  — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
• Soderbergh was extra busy ahead of the show.
  — Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
• Have your lips been chapped and your skin felt extra dry this season?
  — Ben Noll, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2026
• This dip is extra creamy and filled with corn for a must-add to your game day menu.
  — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
• When paired on top of a nude base, the contrast works extra well.
  — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 May 2026
• Rise and shine to something ooey, gooey, and extra sweet.
  — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
• Often these slots are extra wide, too.
  — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
• Yeah, and that’s because high heat makes your body work extra hard to cool down.
  — Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 21 June 2023
• Wild rice and mushrooms make this dish extra savory and rich.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2023
• Plus, this extra easy recipe can be made for any occasion.
  — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
• Plus, this extra easy recipe can be made for any occasion.
  — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
• That said, tomorrow will feel extra chilly with a gusty breeze.
  — Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2024
• Something extra sweet for a house filled with hungry guests.
  — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
• Even the squirles are smashing their bread extra hard.
  — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
• From jackets to handbags, these items will make fall trips extra cozy and stylish.
  — Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2023
• Pet lovers should be extra careful not to let their furry friends chew on this plant.
  — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026