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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Apple's upgraded the base storage to a roomy 512 GB, and 16 GB of RAM comes standard. New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026 Also dubbed as the balloon jean, barrel hems are intentionally curved–roomy through the leg with a subtler taper and cinch at the ankle. Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026 Go bag-free with these yoga pants, designed with two roomy pockets and moisture-wicking fabric to keep you comfortable on the move. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026 The bedrooms will be roomy and appealing with ample closet space, and will be ideal for children, adults, or guests. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 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 9 Mar. 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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