Jumbo

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈdÊ’ÊŒm.boÊŠ/
• Rhymes: -ÊŒmbəʊ

Origin

From Jumbo, the name given to a large elephant purchased by P. T. Barnum in 1882.

Full definition of jumbo

Adjective

1. Especially large or powerful.

Noun

1. An especially large or powerful person, animal or thing.

Derived terms

• jumbo jet
• superjumbo