jumbo
UK: ˈdʒʌm.bəʊ | US: ˈdʒʌm.boʊ
adj. unusually large; gigantic
n. a very large person, animal, or thing
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The word "jumbo" originated in the 19th century as the name of a famous African elephant exhibited by P.T. Barnum. The elephant's name likely derived from a West African word (e.g., Swahili jambo "hello" or Kongo nzamba "elephant"), though its exact source is debated. By the 1880s, "jumbo" became a byword for colossal size, evolving into an adjective and noun in English. Its playful, exaggerated tone reflects its circus origins.
The airline introduced a new jumbo jet for long-haul flights.
She ordered a jumbo-sized pizza for the party.
The supermarket sells jumbo shrimp at a premium price.
Kids love riding the jumbo roller coaster at the amusement park.
He struggled to fit his jumbo suitcase into the overhead compartment.