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roomy

1 American  
[roo-mee, room-ee] / ˈru mi, ˈrʊm i /

adjective

roomier, roomiest

  1. affording ample room; spacious; large.

    Synonyms:
    extensive, ample, generous, capacious
roomy 2 American  
[roo-mee, room-ee] / ˈru mi, ˈrʊm i /

noun

Informal.

plural

roomies

  1. roomie.

roomy British  
/ ˈruːmɪ, ˈrʊmɪ /

adjective

  1. having ample room; spacious

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Other Word Forms

  • roomily adverb
  • roominess noun

Etymology

Origin of roomy

First recorded in 1615–25; room + -y 1

Example Sentences

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Manufacturers would also receive roomier benchmarks for free allowances.

From The Wall Street Journal

The seats lie flat and I managed a 90-minute nap, though I found the pod a little less roomy than others I have tried.

From The Wall Street Journal

My pod was roomy, with solid seat padding and a large TV screen that swiveled.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bring a roomy bag for all the swag being handed out, and keep an eye out for deals: many companies sell products at steep discounts rather than ship them home.

From Salon

By the mid-’90s, however, SUVs took off with Americans who preferred the higher ride height and roomy cargo space.

From The Wall Street Journal

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