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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Plus, the roomy hems slip effortlessly over fall footwear, including ankle booties and Chelsea boots. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026 In 2021, the women’s 501 ’90s debuted with a looser, roomier leg and a mid-rise waist, offering a relaxed take on the original that has become a modern classic in its own right. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 The Spark is roomier than the Dolphin Mini Plus, with 54 percent more cargo space, but has only four seats, to the Dolphin’s five. — Hannah Sampson, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026 It’s also supported by 16GB of memory and a roomy 1TB SSD, which is particularly valuable at this price point. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 27 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2026.

Kids Definition

roomy

adjective
roomier; roomiest
: having plenty of room
roominess noun
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