jumbo
word
/ˈdʒəmboʊ/
JUHM-boh
/dʒˈʌmbəʊ/
JUHM-boh
Definition
Jumbo describes something that is very large, bigger than usual. It is often used for things like food portions or objects.
Usage & Nuances
'Jumbo' is informal and commonly used for food ('jumbo shrimp'), products ('jumbo pack'), and animals (inspired by the famous elephant named Jumbo). It emphasizes size without being scientific. Not used for people.
Spanish: gigante - enormePortuguese (BR): gigante - enormePortuguese (PT): gigante - enormeChinese (Simplified): 巨型 - 特大Chinese (Traditional): 巨型 - 特大Hindi: विशालArabic: ضخم - عملاقBengali: জাম্বো - বিশাল - অতিশয় বড়Russian: джамбо - огромный - гигантскийJapanese: ジャンボ - 特大Vietnamese: jumbo - khổng lồ - siêu lớnKorean: 점보 - 아주 큰 - 특대Turkish: jumbo - devasa - çok büyükUrdu: جمبو - بہت بڑا - دیوہیکلIndonesian: jumbo - sangat besar - raksasa
Example Sentences
Try the jumbo burrito if you’re really hungry.
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Look at that jumbo teddy bear in the store!
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I ordered a jumbo pizza for the party.
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She likes to buy jumbo eggs at the market.
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We shared a jumbo order of popcorn at the movies.
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This suitcase is jumbo—it almost didn’t fit in the car!
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