XL

Translingual

Etymology 1

Alternative forms

• (Roman numeral) xl, XXXX, xxxx

Number

XL

1. A Roman numeral representing forty (40).

Coordinate terms

• Previous: XXXIX (39)
• Next: XLI (41)

Etymology 2

Symbol

XL

1. (chiefly clothing) extra large (the manufactured size)

English

Noun

XL (singular only)

1. (chiefly clothing) Initialism of extra large (the manufactured size or an item of that size).

   Coordinate terms: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XXL

Adjective

XL (not comparable)

1. (chiefly clothing) Initialism of extra large (of the manufactured size).

   Coordinate terms: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XXL

   • 2006, “Scott Pilgrim & the Infinite Sadness”, in Scott Pilgrim, volume 3:

     Natalie V. Adams
     First year university
     Temper: Nerdy
     Hair: XL

Derived terms

• XL bully, bully XL
• XLT