roomy

adjective

ˈrü-mē How to pronounce roomy (audio)
ˈru̇-
roomier; roomiest
1
: having ample room : spacious
2
of a female mammal : having a large or well-proportioned body suited for breeding
roominess noun

Examples of roomy in a Sentence

a small car that's surprisingly roomy inside
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And its prestige image started to fade as snazzy new Chinese EV makers emerged and Tesla’s lineup needed a refresher (a new, roomier six-seater Model Y had a successful launch in August). Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025 The roomy front pockets are a bonus for keeping earbuds, a wallet, or your boarding pass within reach. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025 The roomy living area comes with a wood-burning fireplace and a pair of oversize, west-facing windows with leafy treescapes. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 Sep. 2025 This two-story house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for roomy

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of roomy was in 1581

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“Roomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roomy. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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roomy

adjective
ˈrü-mē How to pronounce roomy (audio)
ˈru̇m-ē
roomier; roomiest
: having plenty of room
roominess noun

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