1
: vast or ample in extent : roomy
a spacious residence
2
: large or magnificent in scale : expansive
… a more spacious and stimulating existence than the farm could offer …—
H. L. Mencken
H. L. Mencken
spaciously
adverb
spaciousness
noun
Examples of spacious in a Sentence
almost all of the guests were able to fit into the spacious living room
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Beyond the kitchen, the home offers a flexible and spacious layout with four true bedrooms plus a bonus fifth room that could function as an office, den, or guest space.
—Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Grab the expandable Helium Aero Hardside Luggage before the Presidents Day rush wipes it off the virtual shelves, and step into your next trip fully prepared with a spacious and durable carry-on.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Broods can book out spacious, interconnected rooms or call up both extra cots and cribs, and dine at restaurants where children don’t threaten the candlelit, white tablecloth vibe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
The interior is finished in birch, with maple flooring, and looks quite spacious thanks to the unfussy layout.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
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Miriam Schwartz, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
Grab the expandable Helium Aero Hardside Luggage before the Presidents Day rush wipes it off the virtual shelves, and step into your next trip fully prepared with a spacious and durable carry-on.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Broods can book out spacious, interconnected rooms or call up both extra cots and cribs, and dine at restaurants where children don’t threaten the candlelit, white tablecloth vibe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
The interior is finished in birch, with maple flooring, and looks quite spacious thanks to the unfussy layout.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Spacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spacious. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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spacious
adjective
spa·cious
ˈspā-shəs 
: large or vast in size or capacity
spaciously
adverb
spaciousness
noun
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