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)

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

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, XLT, XXL, XXXL

2. (automotive) A designation for a trim level within a model of trucks; it denotes midrange features.

   Coordinate terms: LT, XLT

Adjective

XL (not comparable)

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

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

   • 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