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People have this conception of plus size models as girls who aren't fit or don't work out or don't really take care of their bodies.
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Meaning of "plus size" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PLUS SIZE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PLUS SIZE

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Plus size is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PLUS SIZE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Plus-size

Plus-size or plus-sized may refer to: ▪ Plus-size clothing, a general term given to clothing proportioned specifically for people around size 12 and up in the U.S. ▪ Plus-size model, a fashion model who specializes in modeling the above-mentioned clothing...

Definition of plus size in the English dictionary

The definition of plus size in the dictionary is a clothing size designed for people who are above the average size.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PLUS SIZE

pluripara
pluriparae
pluripotent
pluripresence
pluriserial
pluriseriate
plurry
plus
plus fours
plus point
plus sign
plus-one
plus-size
plush
plushily
plushiness
plushly
plushness
plushy
plussage

WORDS THAT END LIKE PLUS SIZE

cup size
cut a person down to size
economy size
emphasize
foolscap size
full-size
giant size
hip size
king-size
large-size
midsize
one-size
oversize
plus-size
resize
shoe size
size
small-size
trim size
waist size

Synonyms and antonyms of plus size in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «plus size» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PLUS SIZE

Find out the translation of plus size to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of plus size from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «plus size» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

加上大小
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

más tamaño
570 millions of speakers

English

plus size
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्लस आकार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بالاضافة الى حجم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

плюс размер
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

plus size
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অতিরিক্ত আকার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

plus la taille
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

saiz besar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

plus size
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

プラスサイズ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

플러스 사이즈
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Plus ukuran
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cộng với kích thước
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிளஸ் அளவு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मोठा आकार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

büyük beden
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

plus size
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

plus size
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

плюс розмір
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

plus size
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συν το μέγεθος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

plus grootte
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

plus size
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

plus size
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of plus size

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PLUS SIZE»

The term «plus size» is very widely used and occupies the 14.826 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PLUS SIZE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about plus size

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5 QUOTES WITH «PLUS SIZE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word plus size.
1
Hayley Hasselhoff
The plus size movement is not just about fashion; it's about body image, and if we're doing a shoot, they won't retouch us at all. That's the cool thing: there's no retouching at all because we want to give girls the truth, not a fabrication.
2
Hayley Hasselhoff
The message behind every brand that's plus size is about making a woman feel confident in any shape or size. Now straight size, it's all about the signature brand and how to look good in that one brand, and not necessarily how to look good for yourself.
3
Hayley Hasselhoff
I've never worn plus size brands, and I never had to because I found what worked for my body type. So my advice is to find what works for you.
4
Hayley Hasselhoff
People have this conception of plus size models as girls who aren't fit or don't work out or don't really take care of their bodies.
5
Star Jones
Yes and, you know, I can't use the nice words anymore because I used to chicken out by using them. I used to call myself plus size, used to call myself chubby. I used to call myself overweight.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PLUS SIZE»

Discover the use of plus size in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to plus size and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Plus Size Crochet
"20 crocheted garments and accessories for plus-size women. Easy to use with lay-flat wire-o binding, stitch detail photos, project specs at a glance. Includes crochet basics section with step-by-step photos"--Provided by publisher.
Margaret Hubert, 2008
2
Full Figured 5: Plus Size Divas: Plus Size Divas
With his Full Figured series, Carl Weber brings together some of Urban Books_ hottest authors to entertain readers with their stories about the lives and loves of beautiful full-figured women.
Brenda Hampton, Rose Jackson-Beavers, 2012
3
Your Guide to Plus-Size Modeling an Inspirational Guide and ...
Your Guide to Plus Size Modeling is also a guide to Plus Size Living! This book will enrich the curvy population with positive affirmations for the 'More Beautiful' soul.
Yvette Pinfield, 2009
4
Full Figured: Plus Size Divas 2: Plus Size Divas 2
Carl Weber brings together two popular literary divas to give readers what they've been asking for: empowering stories about big, beautiful women.
Alexis Nicole, Trista Russell, 2006
5
Plus Style: The Plus-Size Guide to Looking Great
In Plus Style, Suzan Nanfeldt, a leading consultant in plus-size fashion, provides you with the know-how to look well dressed and self-assured.
Suzan Nanfeldt, 1996
6
Family Circle Easy Plus-Size Knits: 50 Knit and Crochet Styles
The glamorous Fur Sure jacket uses rich red yarn and lush cables topped with a ready-made faux fur collar. Learn to knit casual cardigans, a Mexican-inspired top, and more.
Trisha Malcolm, 2006
7
Your Plus-size Pregnancy: The Ultimate Guide for the ...
This groundbreaking book is the first to offer encouragement, information, and resources to the millions of plus-size moms who are in the midst of adding to their families.
Brette McWhorter Sember, 2005
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The United States Plus-size Female Consumer: ...
This study explored how plus-size female consumers perceive their bodies and themselves, how their body-esteem and self-concept may influence involvement with clothing, and how these factors may impact their perceptions of the importance of ...
Wang Meng, 2007
9
Singer Perfect Plus: Sew a Mix-and-Match Wardrobe for Plus ...
Kathleen Cheetham presents her original garment patterns and detailed sewing instruction so plus-size women can create a closetful of flattering shapes and silhouettes.
Kathleen Cheetham, 2010
10
Full Figured 4: Carl Weber Presents: Carl Weber Presents
?Natalie Weber (Bi-Curious) rounds out the volume with the riveting _Three the Hard Way._ Amber Couture has a curvaceous, bountiful body and an ego just as big.
Natalie Weber, Anna J., 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PLUS SIZE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term plus size is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Plus Size Activewear For Outdoor Activities, From The Tennis Court …
Sometimes it can seem easier to get front row One Direction tickets than plus size activewear that's actually cute and also adequately functional — and this ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
2
Marina Rinaldi Persona Is Getting A Major Boost This Fall And Plus
Although its inception and addition to the MaxMara Fashion Group came about in the '80s, plus size luxury brand Marina Rinaldi now seems to ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
3
Plus size summer fashion
Reuters/Nacho Doce. left. 1 of 12. right. Models hit the catwalk for the Fashion Weekend Plus Size Summer 2015 collection show in Sao Paulo. «Reuters, Jul 15»
4
Plus-size clothing: Top fashion brands are finally offering sizes and …
Talking about fashion in terms of size – be it plus size or size zero – is difficult. It's far too easy to forget that, rather than just clothes, we are ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
5
The Curvy Fashionista And Curvaceous Couture Bridal Team Up …
8, I advise you to run, not walk, to The Curvy Fashionista's StyleExpo with Curvaceous Couture Bridal, where the sample sales for plus size ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
6
Plus Size Blogger Chastity Garner-Valentine Of GarnerStyle …
Plus size fashion blogger sensation Chastity Garner-Valentine of GarnerStyle has worked her sartorial design magic in a capsule collection for ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
7
Plus Size Fashion Week shaking up the style world in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo's Plus Size Fashion Week took diversity as its inspiration. Fashion and beauty enthusiasts gathered to watch leading Plus Size ... «Ukraine Today, Jul 15»
8
Plus-size model graces cover of 'Women's Running'
Meet Erica Jean Schenk: plus size model, runner and cover star of the August 2015 issue of Women's Running. «For The Win, Jul 15»
9
A moment that changed me – ditching the diets and embracing my …
Knowing that I had to buy swimwear for the impending holiday I searched in the term “plus size swimwear and a blogpost came up in the ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
10
Where Are All the Plus Size Models at Miami Swim Week?
One of the most important trends at New York Fashion Week in February was model diversity. Whether it was race, size, or gender, designers ... «Styleite, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Plus size [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/plus-size>. Apr 2024 ».
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