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Examples of “extra” in a Sentence

12 example sentences showing how to use extra, grouped by meaning.

adj More than what is usual, expected, or included as standard; additional.

  • I packed an extra jumper in case the evening got cold.
  • The hotel charges extra for breakfast.
  • Can I get extra cheese on my pizza?

adj Informal: over-the-top or dramatic in behavior.

  • Throwing a party for a goldfish's birthday is a bit extra, don't you think?
  • Why are you being so extra about a tiny spelling mistake?
  • She cried for ten minutes over a canceled coffee order — a bit extra, honestly.

noun A background performer in a film or TV scene who has no lines.

  • The director needed fifty extras to fill the street for the market scene.
  • As an extra, she walked past the main actors without saying a word.
  • He worked as an extra in a few crowd scenes to earn some money during university.

noun Something added on top of the standard price or offering.

  • The car comes with air conditioning, but leather seats are an extra.
  • Parking and a late checkout are optional extras at this hotel.
  • The final bill included several extras we hadn't asked for.