1. ex.tra \'ek-str*\ aj [prob. short for extraordinary] 1a: more than is due, usual, or necessary : ADDITIONAL {~ work} 1b: subject to an additional charge 2: SUPERIOR {~ quality} 2. extra n 1: something extra or additional : as 1a: an added charge 1b: a special edition of a newspaper 1c: an additional worker; specif : one hired to act in a group scen e in a motion picture or stage production 2: something of superior quality or grade 3. extra av : beyond the usual size, extent, or degree {~ long}