Other Word Forms
- beamily adverb
- beaminess noun
Etymology
Origin of beamy
First recorded in 1350–1400, beamy is from the Middle English word bemy. See beam, -y 1
Example Sentences
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“Have you guys ever heard of CrossFit?” asked Jill with a beamy smile.
From Salon • Sep. 8, 2013
It features everything from affordable bowriders to beamy express cruisers built with impressive technology: The 378 Vista, for instance, is powered by Volvo Penta�s new, unconventional Inboard Propulsion System.
From Time Magazine Archive
Gathered speed at the narratives end puts Show Boat over the sandbars�a deep-draft, beamy vessel; a gorgeous excursion.
From Time Magazine Archive
A beamy, 35-foot Navy cutter was moving steadily by, showing neither smoke nor sail and emitting a "put-put-put" altogether too faint to be coming from a gasoline motor proportionate to the craft's size.
From Time Magazine Archive
O rise! and leave not one behind Of all thy beamy train; 15 The British Lion, goddess sweet, Lies stretch’d on earth to kiss thy feet, And own thy holier reign.
From The Poetical Works of William Collins With a Memoir by Collins, William
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