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Etymology
Origin of beamy
First recorded in 1350–1400, beamy is from the Middle English word bemy. See beam, -y 1
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“Have you guys ever heard of CrossFit?” asked Jill with a beamy smile.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2013
More and more builders have come on the market with big, beamy cruising boats.
From Time Magazine Archive
His latest design is a beamy, white-and-gold sloop that stretches 63 ft. in length.
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
At thy appearance, grief itself is said, To shake his wings, and rouze his head; And cloudy care has often took A gentle beamy smile, reflected from thy look.
From The Lives of the Poets of Great Britain and Ireland (1753) Volume II by Cibber, Theophilus
The 68 takes this theme to a new level thanks to her interior volume�she is actually beamier than the builder's 90-foot Convertible.
From Time Magazine Archive
Down more steps into a relatively roomy living space, about 12ft wide at its beamiest.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 29, 2015
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