Meaning of the word jumbo in English

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jumbo

US /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

UK /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

extremely large

Example:

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We ordered a jumbo pizza for the party.

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The airline uses jumbo jets for long-haul flights.

Synonym:

huge enormous gigantic massive colossal

a very large person, animal, or thing

Example:

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The circus featured a magnificent jumbo, an elephant.

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He's a real jumbo, always eating huge portions.

Synonym:

giant behemoth mammoth leviathan

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jumbo jet