jumbo

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An jumbo usually refers to something that's extremely large or extra big.

You might hear people talking about "jumbo shrimp" at a restaurant, but they're not referring to actual giant shrimp. They mean that the portion of shrimp you get is bigger than usual. It's like calling a big soda cup a "giant size." You can also find jumbo boxes of cereal or even jumbo-sized balls for playing sports. The idea is that something is bigger and more generous, but it's not always related to its actual size.

How common is "jumbo"?

Word jumbo is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

adjective

  • Especially large or powerful.

    Example: a jumbo helping

Real examples of "jumbo" in context

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