How to Use ample in a Sentence

ample

adjective
  • The light in the room is more than ample.
  • They had ample money for the trip.
  • There was room for an ample garden.
  • There is ample parking at the stadium.
  • You will have ample opportunity to finish the test.
  • The police found ample evidence of wrongdoing.
  • Overnights in Rome and Barcelona will offer ample time to explore the cities.
    Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2023
  • These days, there’s ample talk in the streets about what’s going to be the next big thing in denim.
    Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Spoon cream on the bottom halves of each shortcake, and top with ample fruit and syrup.
    Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
  • And the ample use of zone defense has often masked the Heat’s size issues.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024
  • That means ample time to catch some rays on the sandy beaches, swim in the clear water, and hit the scenic hiking trails.
    Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Parents will enjoy cooling off with the kids too, as there's ample room to lie down and take a break from the heat.
    Elizabeth Kadar, Women's Health, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Both the terrace on the main level and the one on the second floor have ample lounging space, a fire pit, and jaw-dropping lake views.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
  • With a wheelbase that's longer than the three-row Hyundai Palisade, the 5 has ample front- and rear-seat passenger room.
    Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 29 Aug. 2023
  • The narrow basket sits to the side of the walkway and provides ample space for items that need to eventually make the trip.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Both the front and rear seats have ample passenger space, and the cushions in both rows are comfortable.
    Jacob Kurowicki, Car and Driver, 17 July 2023
  • From ample square footage in the great room, kitchen, and dining room to even more space for lounging in the theater, there’s no shortage of places for guests to roam.
    Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Dunlap also doesn't get the 500 FedEx Cup points - but his rewards are still ample.
    CBS News, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Each comes with ample space to store clothes, bedding, and in the case of the nightstand, the dozens of random trinkets that fill that first drawer up quickly.
    Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 30 June 2023
  • The different light options are nice and the drawers give you ample space in addition to the space on top of the vanity.
    Hannah Jones, Country Living, 11 Aug. 2023
  • For under $100, this bag has ample space to store your beach essentials.
    Lauren Tappan, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 July 2023
  • And the timeline offers those lining up to replace him ample time to campaign.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2024
  • That helps explain why the Mets have a record well below .500 despite ample spending.
    Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2023
  • And both players are paired with a dynamic guard and ample shooters.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024
  • There’s always ample room on my bookshelf for the works of Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2023
  • These are in relative shade of a witch hazel tree and receive morning sun and ample water.
    oregonlive, 9 July 2023
  • This was an ample amount of food for a dinner for four with a fair amount of leftovers for grazing, lunch, or even a second dinner.
    Mara Severin | Eating Out, Anchorage Daily News, 18 Aug. 2023
  • In fact, the stately abode is equipped with two 95-foot and 60-foot boat docks, so there are ample opportunities to get out on the water.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Allow ample space around the trash cart and recycling bin for ease of collection.
    Mike Jones, arkansasonline.com, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Its ribbed cuffs and neckline give it a cool and laid-back edge while its roomy fit will provide ample range of motion and plenty of comfort while on the go.
    Marissa Miller, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2023

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