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What's Your Size? Meaning, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：clothing size inquiry (What's your size?)
What's your size?
/wʌts jɔːr saɪz/
phr.
A question asking someone for the measurement they wear in clothes or shoes.
clothing size inquiry
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/ˈkloʊðɪŋ saɪz ɪnˈkwaɪəri/
phr.
This phrase is used to ask someone what size of clothing or shoes they wear.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Contraction of 'what is' + 'your size'; used to ask for measurements.
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a shop assistant asking, 'What's your size?' to find the perfect fit.
📖 Example
If you like that jacket, you can try it on. What's your size?
If you like that jacket, you can try it on. What's your size?
🔗 Collocations
ask someone's size – to inquire about a person's clothing measurement
try on a size – to put on a garment of a specific size to check fit
check the size chart – to look at a table of measurements to find the correct size
🔄 Synonyms
What size do you wear? (phr.) – A direct question asking for someone's clothing size.
What is your clothing size? (phr.) – A more formal way to ask for a person's size in garments.
Do you know your size? (phr.) – A question checking if someone is aware of their own measurements.
📖 Cultural Story
Commonly used in retail and dining; stems from standard sizing systems in fashion and food industries, essential for daily transactions.
Meaning 2：portion size inquiry (What's your size?)
What's your size?
/wʌts jɔːr saɪz/
phr.
A question asking how much or how large of something someone would like.
portion size inquiry
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/ˈpɔːrʃən saɪz ɪnˈkwaɪəri/
phr.
This phrase is used to ask how large a portion of food or drink someone wants.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
I'm ordering pizza for everyone. What's your size? A small or a large slice?
I'm ordering pizza for everyone. What's your size? A small or a large slice?
🔗 Collocations
order a size – to request a specific portion size when buying food
choose a slice size – to decide how large a piece of pizza or cake you want
ask for portion size – to inquire about the amount of food served
🔄 Synonyms
What portion would you like? (phr.) – A question asking how much food someone desires.
How much do you want? (phr.) – A general question about quantity, often used for food.
What size serving do you prefer? (phr.) – A more formal way to ask about desired portion.
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