plus-size

[ pluhs-sahyz ]

noun

1. an extra-large size category of clothing, especially for women.
2. a garment or person of this size.

plus size

noun

1. 1. a clothing size designed for people who are above the average size
   2. ( as modifier )

      plus-size underwear

Other Words From

• plus-sized adjective

Example Sentences

While traveling, I counted exactly 19 visibly plus-size people on my trip, only one of which was bigger than I was.

From Salon

Outside of the legal stickiness of the Epstein case, the brand's lack of inclusiveness with transgender and plus-size models was an alarming issue for customers and fashion show viewers.

From Salon

But they did come through with at least some of their promised changes, celebrating plus-size models Ashley Green and Elsesser.

From Salon

In an interview with Vogue in 2018, former Chief Marketing Officer and architect of the Victoria's Secret Fashion show Ed Razek said, "If you're asking if we've considered putting a transgender model in the show or looked at putting a plus-size model in the show, we have."

From Salon

Shortly after, it also hired its first plus-size model, Ali Tate Cutler, and then canceled its fashion show.

From Salon