Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specific size classification for clothing: "extra large" is a standard size designation for garments intended to fit a person whose body measurements are larger than those fitting a "large" size. It is often abbreviated as XL.

Usage

• "Extra large" is primarily used as a noun to label or request a specific garment size.
• It functions as a compound noun where "extra" modifies "large" to create a single, fixed size category.
• It is commonly seen on clothing tags, size charts, and in retail contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • This shirt is only available in extra large.
  • Could I try this sweater in an extra large, please?
  • The size chart indicates that a chest measurement of 46-48 inches corresponds to an XL.

Advanced Usage

• "Double Extra Large (XXL)" or "2XL": A size category larger than "extra large."
• "Extra Extra Large (XXXL)" or "3XL": A size category larger than "double extra large."
• Informal abbreviation: "XL" is universally recognized and frequently used in writing and speech (e.g., ).

Variants and Related Words

• XL: The standard abbreviation for "extra large."
• Large (L): The size category immediately smaller than extra large.
• Outsize / Outsize: A general term for clothing made in sizes larger than the standard range.

Synonyms

• XL (abbreviation)
• Outsize (though this is a broader category, not an exact synonym)

Notes

• "Extra large" is a fixed, hyphenated compound when used as a modifier before a noun (e.g., ). When used as a standalone noun, it is typically not hyphenated (e.g., ).
• The exact measurements for an "extra large" vary significantly between different clothing brands, regions, and garment types.

Noun

1. a garment size for a very large person