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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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 8 Jun. 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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