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beamy

American  
[bee-mee] / ˈbi mi /

adjective

beamier, beamiest
  1. emitting beams of or as of light; radiant.

  2. broad in the beam, as a ship.

  3. Zoology. having antlers, as a stag.


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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

The generous fishing decks not only provide a beamy, stable platform from which to cast, but also allow for increased tackle storage.

From Time Magazine Archive

His latest design is a beamy, white-and-gold sloop that stretches 63 ft. in length.

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 William Collins

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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