roomy

¹

[ roo-mee, room-ee ]

adjective

, room·i·er, room·i·est.

1. affording ample room; spacious; large.

   Synonyms: extensive, ample, generous, capacious

roomy

²

[ roo-mee, room-ee ]

noun

, Informal.

, plural room·ies.

1. roomie.

roomy

/ ˈruːmɪ; ˈrʊmɪ /

adjective

1. having ample room; spacious

Derived Forms

• ˈroomily, adverb
• ˈroominess, noun

Other Words From

• roomi·ly adverb
• roomi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of roomy¹

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

Example Sentences

Named for actress and singer Jane Birkin, these stylish and roomy purses were first made by Hermès — a French leather producer with a storied history dating back to the 1830s — in the 1980s.

From Salon

What was once a JCPenney and later Banana Republic is now a roomy, upmarket John Reed Fitness gym.

From Los Angeles Times

There were roomy sweaters, lots of boots and wide leather belts with “RL” buckles.

From Seattle Times

After a couple of non-coincidental encounters, he invites Tom to stay at his roomy villa.

From Los Angeles Times

At the height of the war, Churchill asked Turnbull & Asser to create a one-piece garment that was generously cut, had breast pockets to keep cigars in and roomy side pockets.

From BBC

Related Words

• spacious