plus-size

adjective

Meaning

Larger than standard or average sizes in clothing, typically starting from size 14 or 16 in the US.

Examples

She launched a new line of trendy plus-size activewear.
Many retailers are finally expanding their plus-size collections to be more inclusive.

Synonyms: large, curvy, full-figured, voluptuous

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plus-size

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈplʌs.saɪz/

Definition

Larger than standard or average sizes in clothing, typically starting from size 14 or 16 in the US.

Examples

She launched a new line of trendy plus-size activewear.
Many retailers are finally expanding their plus-size collections to be more inclusive.
Finding fashionable plus-size clothing used to be a significant challenge.

Synonyms of plus-size

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