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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The men wear loose pants and black denim jeans with horsebit details and The Figo, a biker jacket that also has horsebit details over roomy stonewashed jeans. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025 Reviewers recommend sizing up for a roomier fit. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025 On the first floor, there’s a bedroom, a full bathroom, and a bright kitchen with an induction stove, a roomy sink, and plenty of counter space. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025 There’s a heated pool on the roof, alongside two roomy bars and ocean vistas. Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 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 26 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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