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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
Example Sentences
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“Have you guys ever heard of CrossFit?” asked Jill with a beamy smile.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2013
His latest design is a beamy, white-and-gold sloop that stretches 63 ft. in length.
From Time Magazine Archive
Chaparral 27 The beamy 276 SSi has more interior space than most sportboats in its class.
From Time Magazine Archive
The beamy 282 is oufitted with many standards, including insulated fish boxes, a 40-gallon live well with 1,100-gph pump and a hardtop.
From Time Magazine Archive
She was of vast dimensions, broad and beamy as a Dutch sloop.
From The Spinners by Eden Phillpotts
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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