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jumbo

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈdʒəmboʊ// UK //dʒˈʌmbəʊ// jum·bo Archaic

adj. describing something that is much larger than the normal size. You often see this word used for food portions or large airplanes.

adj. denoting something of exceptionally large size or capacity. Often used in commercial contexts to describe oversized consumer goods or heavy-duty machinery.


SIMPLE

I ordered a jumbo popcorn at the movie theater.

CONTEXTUAL

The airline replaced its smaller fleet with jumbo jets to accommodate the high volume of passengers on international routes.

COMPLEX

The marketing department decided that a jumbo display would be necessary to capture the attention of commuters in the crowded station.

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Usage

Typically used attributively before the noun it modifies.

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