roomy

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adjective

ˈrü-mē 

ˈru̇-

roomier; roomiest

1

: having ample room : spacious

2

of a female mammal : having a large or well-proportioned body suited for breeding

roominess noun

roominess

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noun

room·​i·​ness

-mēnə̇s, 

-min-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being roomy

Synonyms of roomy

Adjective

• spacious

Examples of roomy in a Sentence

Adjective

a small car that's surprisingly roomy inside

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Growing between 4 and 15-feet tall, mountain laurel plants make ideal foundation shrubs; however, dwarf varieties, like ‘Elf’ and ‘Tinkerbell,’ can also be kept in roomy and well-draining pots. —Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 13 June 2026

The Westbronco Crossbody Bag has the roomy feel of a tote without the chaos of everything floating around inside. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026

The deceptively roomy, buttery-smooth leather style features a convertible crossbody strap, metal feet, interior pockets, and an outfit-polishing silhouette. —Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 13 June 2026

Plus, the wide hem, linen-blend fabric, and roomy silhouette keep the overall feeling lightweight and relaxed. —Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

circa 1755, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for roomy

• gloomy

Kids Definition

roomy

adjective

ˈrü-mē 

ˈru̇m-ē

roomier; roomiest

: having plenty of room

roominess noun