Meanings
plural XLs
- abbreviationcountableinitialismuncountablebusinessInitialism of extra large (the manufactured size or an item of that size).
Size – L, and because of this it’s a bit small when you’re used to wearing XLs. The sleeves are particularly lilliputian
1996 December 28, Alex Lee, “Wouldn’t be seen dead in one!”, in Playstation Pro, number 1, Macclesfield: IDG Media, Central Station, page 15
- abbreviationinitialismnot comparablebusinessInitialism of extra large (of the manufactured size).
Natalie V. Adams First year university Temper: Nerdy Hair: XL
2006, “Scott Pilgrim & the Infinite Sadness”, in Scott Pilgrim, volume 3
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
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XL. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/XL
“XL.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/XL. Accessed November 3, 2026.
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