XL

Above large designation

XL is the abbreviation for extra-large, a clothing size one step above large: The shirt only comes in XL.

In Roman numerals, XL represents forty, combining X (ten) subtracted from L (fifty).

Context usually makes the meaning clear—size charts versus numerical notation.

sizing

plus-size

Larger than standard sizes

king-size · extended · roomy · outsize · tall · wide · husky · supersize · expanded · full-figured

spreadsheet

Excel

Microsoft's data-crunching application

cells · formulas · macros · VBA · columns · rows · worksheet · data · calculations · charts

Roman

forty

Four times ten

milestone · edition · volume · sequel · commemoration · jubilee · fortieth · numbering · inscriptions · copyright

Categories
Opposites
size in clothing/product sizing

XLXS

Smallest standard garment size

extra small · S · small · petite · mini

scale/magnitude

XLsmall

Limited in size

tiny · miniature · compact · little · diminutive

Phrases
  • twin XLExtended narrow mattress size
Family

extra-large

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G