supersize
- noun
- /ˈsuːpərˌsaɪz/
- Often the supersize serving is cheaper than buying a single hamburger, a small soft drink, and a salad.
- a supersize portion
- a supersize meal
- a supersize order
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Plus, supersize sodas were a lot cheaper per ounce than small sodas; this is going to be a real boon to soda sellers.
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And supersize servings are a problem.
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In Germany, supersize restaurants are the latest fashion.
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The documentary "Supersize Me" shamed McDonald's into eliminating the uber-sized portion of fries and drinks.
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Many fast food restaurants offer a supersize option for fries at an additional cost.
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The supersize meal includes a large burger, large fries, and a big drink.
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When you order the supersize soda, you receive twice the amount of the regular size.
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Etymology
Supersize is made from super- 'above' and size 'how big', so the noun means a portion that is 'bigger than the usual' — like the large fast-food meal that gives you more fries and a bigger drink for an extra charge.