Meaning & Definition of word "Jumbo"

Jumbo

/ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

1. A large size or version of something.
- Example: He bought a jumbo of popcorn for the movie.
2. A term used for something that is exceptionally large.
- Example: The jumbo of the inflatable toy made it a hit at the beach.

1. Very large in size, often beyond the usual dimensions.
- Example: They ordered a jumbo pizza to feed the entire party.
2. Used to describe an item that is larger than the standard size.
- Example: The zoo brought in a jumbo-sized elephant for the new exhibit.
3. Often used in marketing to indicate a larger than normal version of a product.
- Example: The store is selling jumbo packs of snacks at a discount.

●Possibly derived from the name of the famous circus elephant Jumbo, who was said to be very large.

jumbo jet:

A large commercial aircraft.

jumbo shrimp:

A large variety of shrimp; often used as a phrase denoting an oxymoron.

jumbo-sized:

Larger than ordinary.

giant:

Something of enormous size or power.

mammoth:

Extremely large; enormous.

towering:

Extremely tall or high.

Meaning: Very big or large, especially in an exaggerated way.

● Example Sentence: That pizza is jumbo! We won't finish it.

Meaning: An expression used to convey that something is out of the ordinary in size.

● Example Sentence: He's got a jumbo ego.