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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On that note, the brilliant, roomy Lumina Pro OLED delivers a monitor-like experience. Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 19 Sep. 2026 This dress strikes the ideal balance between comfort and a flattering fit, with a roomy silhouette that drapes beautifully without clinging. Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 Both the Kia Seltos and Honda HR-V make good use of their compact dimensions, offering roomy cabins with generous space in both rows. ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Now it's being joined by the larger, roomier PV7, a modular e-van platform that promises to pave the way for more comfortable, flexible camper vans. New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026 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 21 Sep. 2026.

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roomy

adjective
roomier; roomiest
: having plenty of room
roominess noun
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