roomy

adjective

ˈrü-mē How to pronounce roomy (audio)
ˈru̇-
roomier; roomiest
Synonyms of roomynext
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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The rooms The Hoxton’s 192 bedrooms come with names like shoebox, cozy up, roomy terrace, and biggy. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026 The roomy three-row family hauler makes its public debut at the New York auto show, open to the public April 3-13. Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026 Best folding bookshelves to buy Crafted from solid beechwood with a natural finish, the four roomy shelves of this foldable bookshelf provide ample space. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 Its interior is roomy, its cargo space is practical, and its fuel economy is good. New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roomy

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 3 Apr. 2026.

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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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