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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As for handbags, the standout is the roomy Amazona tote, which reimagines a classic for contemporary wardrobes. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026 Designed to be roomy for easy layering, soft to the touch and endlessly versatile. ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026 Budget carriers Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines are also planning to add roomier seats. Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026 South African camping trailer specialist Invader is developing the all-new Viator as a roomier, more luxurious alternative to its smaller fold-out trailers. New Atlas, 23 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 30 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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