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LG

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LG (abbreviation) means Large, used on clothing labels, menus, packaging and size charts. Example: “The shirt only comes in MD and LG.”

abbreviation

1

Large, used on clothing labels, menus, packaging and size charts.

"The shirt only comes in MD and LG."

"Order the LG fries."

2

slang In gaming and online chat, let's go, used to express excitement or to signal that a group should start.

"New patch drops tonight, LG."

noun

1

A South Korean electronics and appliance manufacturer, best known for televisions, phones, washing machines and display panels.

"We replaced the old set with a 65-inch LG."

"LG stopped making smartphones in 2021."

How to use LG

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishShort for large, or the Korean electronics brand.

When to use it

The size abbreviation is common in American retail; British labels usually use L. Capitalise the brand name.

Memory tip

In mathematics, lg in lower case usually means the base-10 or base-2 logarithm depending on the field, which is unrelated to either sense above.

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Easily confused with

LG → L lg (logarithm)

Common pairings

LG TV size LG LG OLED LG appliance

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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The shirt only comes in MD and _____.

Etymology

As a company name, LG comes from Lucky-Goldstar, the merged name of the Korean firms Lucky and Goldstar, which the group adopted in shortened form. As a size abbreviation, it is simply a clipping of large.

Origin: English

Synonyms

large L

Antonyms

SM small

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

Does LG stand for Life's Good?

Life's Good is the company's advertising slogan, chosen to fit the initials, not the origin of the name. The letters come from Lucky-Goldstar, the two companies that formed the group.

Is LG the same as L on clothing?

Yes, both mean large. LG is more common on American labels and in size charts where the abbreviations run SM, MD, LG, XL, while L is standard in the UK and Europe.

What is the meaning of LG?

"LG" (abbreviation) means large, used on clothing labels, menus, packaging and size charts.

What is another word for LG?

Other words for "LG" include large, L.

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