Word of the Day

: December 5, 2021

commodious

adjective kuh-MOH-dee-us

What It Means

Commodious means "comfortably or conveniently spacious"—in a word, "roomy."

// The description of the house for sale notes a commodious living room adjacent to a large kitchen, both perfect for entertaining guests.

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commodious in Context

"When you live in Manhattan, nothing is commodious, and … I became intimate with previously ignored details of my home, and suddenly, its long-neglected flaws and illogical organization systems began to feel unbearable." — Hanya Yanagihara, The New York Times Style Magazine, 2 Oct. 2020

Did You Know?

Commodious means "roomy." Earlier meanings are "beneficial" or "useful" as well as "serviceable." The adjective comes from Latin commodum, meaning "convenience." A commodious space, unarguably, has its benefits and conveniences.