jumbo
Jumbo (adjective) means Very large, especially compared to the usual size. Example: “They ordered a jumbo pizza for the party.”
How to use jumbo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething oversized — bigger than the normal or standard version.
Word forms
jumbos plural
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They ordered a _____ pizza for the party.
Etymology
From Jumbo, the name of a famous, enormous African elephant bought by showman P. T. Barnum in 1882 for his circus.
Rhymes for jumbo
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What does “jumbo” mean?
The word “jumbo” means very large, especially compared to the usual size. In plain terms, something oversized — bigger than the normal or standard version.
How do you pronounce “jumbo”?
“Jumbo” is pronounced JUHM-boh (/ˈd͡ʒʌmboʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “jumbo” in a sentence?
Here is “jumbo” used in a sentence: “They ordered a jumbo pizza for the party.”
What part of speech is “jumbo”?
Depending on how it is used, “jumbo” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “jumbo” come from?
The word “jumbo” dates back to around 1882. From Jumbo, the name of a famous, enormous African elephant bought by showman P. T. Barnum in 1882 for his circus.
Is “jumbo” a common word?
“Jumbo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “jumbo” have?
“Jumbo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: very large, especially compared to the usual size.
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