extra

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adjective

ex·​tra ˈek-strə How to pronounce extra (audio)
1
a
: more than is due, usual, or necessary : additional
extra work
In preparation for this weekend's competition, the team put in some extra hours.Andrew King
… has a large storage area for things like a tent, sleeping bag, mosquito netting, extra clothing, and an extra pair of boots.Stephanie Fitzgerald
b
: subject to an additional charge
dessert is extra
There is an entrance charge of €5 per person, and it's extra for sunbeds …Eilis O'Hanlon
2
: superior
extra quality
3
slang : going beyond what is usual or standard: such as
a
: extremely or excessively elaborate : extravagant
This Ontario mansion … is basically a mini castle and is so extra it even comes with a 16-foot waterfall.Patrick John Gilson
b
: characterized by dramatic or eccentric behavior : over-the-top
… women who are seen as too fun, too brash, too extra, too loud …Bonnie McLaren
"So this is my dad," she [Annisa Simao] says. "If you know him, you know he's pretty goofy, … pretty extra."Natalie B. Compton

extra

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noun

1
: one that is extra or additional: such as
a
: a special edition of a newspaper
b
: an added charge
c
: an additional worker
specifically : one hired to act in a group scene in a motion picture or stage production
d
: an attractive addition or accessory : frill
cars loaded with extras
2
: something of superior quality or grade

extra

3 of 4

adverb

: beyond the usual size, extent, or degree
extra large

extra-

4 of 4

prefix

: outside : beyond
extrajudicial

Examples of extra in a Sentence

Adjective a sandwich with extra mayonnaise She got a part-time job to earn some extra money. He gave us an extra week to finish the job. There's no extra charge for breakfast. Noun The package deal includes some nice extras. Thousands of extras were hired for the battle scene. Adverb You have to pay $5 extra for room service. The food was extra good. The roads are slippery, so be extra careful. This is an extra special occasion.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
This new version is clearly a larger sistership to the 125-foot Azimut Grande Tri-deck, released in 2021, but the 44M looks more substantial and ship-like, thanks to its extra 20 feet of length. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2024 And every minute of extra springtime daylight has helped. Nell Frizzell, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024 Covid was very difficult for everyone in the live-music business, obviously, but for a festival that was just getting started, that must have been pretty extra frustrating. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2024 Melissa Gilbert says her Little House on the Prairie costar Michael Landon put in extra effort to make the cast happy. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2024 Those are defined as a sizable increase in population in suburbs within commuting distance of downtowns, where workers can ideally reap the benefits of extra space without racking up too far a commute. Jane Thier, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2024 This set features a soft knit fabric for extra coziness, and has side pleats on the pants and a forward pleat on the pullover that gives it a more elevated look. Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024 Wearers can fasten the upper part of the boot for extra warmth or fold down the top, which reveals some of the inner fur lining and provides some more breathing room. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 13 Mar. 2024 And there’s an ongoing effort to link maternal deaths with birth records or fetal death records to confirm the case, or to flag records without a match for an extra round of review from death certifiers. Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
Noun
Migrants who’d survived similar journeys were extras on the film The majority of the film’s dialogue is in Wolof, a language Garrone does not speak. Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024 Legacy Casting has been sending out notices for extras, from real-life oil field workers to TCU alumni. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Mar. 2024 While some students can supplement their applications with extras such as rigorous classes, personalized recommendations and impressive extracurricular activities, others at schools with lesser resources are left with fewer indicators of their performance and potential, Quinlan explained. Susan Svrluga, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024 Conveniently, this headboard is loaded with extras like a bed frame, wood slats, a storage shelf, and a charging station. Michelle Duncan, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024 There will only be two trims to choose from, however – Allure and GT – alongside three option packs and a host of single-feature extras. James Morris, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 Spirit is a low-cost airline offering bare-bones tickets and charging for extras like baggage and seat selection. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2024 While the best of Ellis is here to stay, more exciting extras are on the way. Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024 Dugan got a further sense of Weathers’ humble nature when the actor showed up to set on the first day, and due to apparent confusion from a crew member not recognizing him, was sent to the holding area for the extras. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2024
Adverb
Some old-timers would tough it out in tennis shoes to be extra quiet while walking through the woods. Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 13 Mar. 2024 Once the dough started to thicken, the machine got extra loud and shook significantly. Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2024 Each kit comes with three rockets that are equipped with LED lights, making these rockets extra fun to watch as the sun goes down. Laura Lu, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024 To be extra safe, skip the mailbox and take your checks directly to your local post office. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024 Ripa and Consuelos have also been feeling extra nostalgic about their relationship. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024 Venus, the planet of love and fame, enters Pisces on March 11, causing some of you to feel extra confident. Essence, 4 Mar. 2024 But at a certain time each year, photographers and visitors from all over gather hoping to see something extra special. Michael Levitt, NPR, 4 Mar. 2024 The island's west coast is home to several high-end resorts with various offerings to make your Caribbean escape extra memorable. Claudia Fisher, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

probably short for extraordinary

Prefix

Latin, from extra, adverb & preposition, outside, except, beyond, from exter being on the outside — more at exterior

First Known Use

Adjective

1757, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1793, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

1807, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of extra was in 1757

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Cite this Entry

“Extra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

extra

1 of 4 adjective
ex·​tra ˈek-strə How to pronounce extra (audio)
: more than is due, usual, or necessary

extra

2 of 4 noun
: something extra: as
a
: a special edition of a newspaper
b
: a person hired to act in a group scene (as in a movie)

extra

3 of 4 adverb
: beyond the usual size, extent, or degree
extra long
extra large eggs

extra-

4 of 4 prefix
: outside : beyond
extracurricular
Etymology

Prefix

derived from Latin extra "outside, beyond" — related to strange

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