roomy

adjective

ˈrü-mē How to pronounce roomy (audio)
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

Examples of roomy in a Sentence

a small car that's surprisingly roomy inside
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Hotel rates typically dip compared to midsummer, and the beaches feel roomier. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025 This roomy Adidas backpack and this Vera Bradley Cotton Utility Tote Bag are even less, on sale for $35 and $45, respectively. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025 And three roomy 2-story suites boast bedrooms on the lower level, with living areas on the top. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 This two-story house offers a roomy layout with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025 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 5 Sep. 2025.

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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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