Meaning & Definition of word "Gross"

Gross

/ɡroʊs/

noun:

  • 1. The total amount before deductions.
    • Example: Her gross for the month includes all sales before expenses.

verb:

  • 1. To earn revenue.
    • Example: The new film grossed over $100 million in its opening weekend.

adjective:

  • 1. Very large; enormous.
    • Example: He made a gross mistake in his calculations that cost the company a lot of money.
  • 2. Unpleasant or disgusting.
    • Example: The gross smell coming from the garbage made me feel sick.
  • 3. Total, without deductions; the overall amount.
    • Example: The gross income for the year was significantly higher than expected.
  • 4. Coarse or vulgar; lacking refinement.
    • Example: His gross jokes were inappropriate for the formal gathering.

Etymology

Middle English 'grosse,' from Old French 'grosse' meaning 'thick, coarse'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gross negligence:

Serious carelessness or failure to exercise duty.

gross profit:

The difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold.

gross misconduct:

Behavior that is completely unacceptable in a workplace.

Related Words

grossness:

The quality of being gross; unpleasantness.

grotesque:

Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.

Slang Meanings of gross

Meaning: Something that is unpleasant.

Example Sentence: That movie was gross, I couldn't watch the entire thing.

Meaning: Referring to something that is socially unacceptable.

Example Sentence: Her comment was totally gross; nobody laughed.