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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Constructed with roomy, round toe boxes, removable polyurethane footbeds,grippy rubber outsoles, and supportive, flexible insoles, these sleek boots were built to wear all day comfortably. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025 The elastic waistband is easy to pull on and won’t dig into your midsection during long days of wear, and the front and back pockets are roomy and functional. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025 Little Love Bug Company shoes are designed to mimic the feeling of being barefoot, flexible, roomy, and shaped to allow toes to move freely. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025 The roof lifts up extra high to create a standing-height dwelling out of the Model 3's arched back, opening up a surprisingly roomy RV cabin that steps well beyond a rooftop tent. New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for roomy

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 7 Nov. 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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