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Extra (Noun)

An additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis).

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

The evening paper put out an extra edition to report the latest developments in the breaking scandal.
Extra editions of the morning paper were rushed out to cover the surprise resignation of the prime minister.
In times of crisis, newspapers often publish extra editions to keep readers informed of the rapidly changing situation.
A specially printed extra edition of the newspaper was distributed on the streets to bring news of the natural disaster to the public as quickly as possible.
The publisher ordered an extra edition of the newspaper to be printed after the jury delivered a guilty verdict in the high-profile trial.

A minor actor in crowd scenes.

Nouns denoting people.

She had a career as an extra in Hollywood, appearing in dozens of films without ever getting a speaking role.
After working as an extra on several TV shows, he finally landed a small speaking part in a soap opera.
The director yelled "action" and the extra walked across the set, trying to look like just another person on the street.
Being an extra on a movie set can be a long and tedious process, involving hours of waiting around for short periods of filming.
He made a living as an extra, but his real dream was to become a star and be the lead actor in a major motion picture.

Something additional of the same kind; "he always carried extras in case of an emergency".

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The photographer brought extras of all the equipment in case something broke during the shoot.
She always kept extras of her medication in her purse just in case.
The restaurant offered extras like guacamole and salsa for an additional fee.
The company provided extras like health insurance and retirement plans to its employees.
The traveler packed extras of her favorite snacks in case she couldn't find them at her destination.