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 roomy fit is also a welcome bonus if your feet tend to swell after hours of sightseeing. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 If anything, the horse appears to be a rather roomy, comfortable place within which to wait to lay siege. David MacK, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Oversized totes are roomy enough to carry a laptop and charger for the office or a water bottle, book, and makeup pouch for errands and travel days. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 There’s the roomy tote that looks its best with a little patina; the blue suede clutch that works as an evening bag, but equally well as an organizer pouch. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 16 July 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 22 Jul. 2026.

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roomy

adjective
roomier; roomiest
: having plenty of room
roominess noun

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