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

The roomy interior boasts a 14-inch touchscreen and practical physical controls. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Before your tiny purse bursts at the seams, make the switch to one of these roomier bags on Amazon, starting at $15. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

When a carry-on suitcase is too bulky, and a backpack is too cramped, a compact yet roomy travel bag is the perfect solution. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

The top has a relaxed, slightly oversized feel with a round neckline and dropped shoulders, while the shorts are cut wide and roomy with a comfortable elastic waistband. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 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