extras
word · lemma: extra
Definition
Additional things that are not included in the basic version or price. Also refers to people hired to appear in the background of a movie or TV show without speaking roles.
Usage & Nuances
Very versatile word. Common uses: 'optional extras' (add-ons you pay for), 'DVD extras' (bonus content), 'extras in a movie' (background actors). In British English, 'extras' can also mean extra charges. Don't confuse 'an extra' (background actor) with 'extra' (adjective meaning additional).
Example Sentences
The DVD comes with deleted scenes and other extras.
basic
The car looks great, but once you add all the extras — heated seats, sunroof, premium sound — it's way over budget.
natural
My friend was an extra in Game of Thrones — you can barely see him, but he won't stop bragging about it.
natural
The streaming service includes ad-free viewing and offline downloads as extras for premium subscribers.
natural
The hotel charges for extras like breakfast and parking.
basic
She worked as an extra in a Hollywood movie.
basic