adj
roomy
ROO-mee
Roomy (adj) means having plenty of space; spacious. Example: “The new SUV has a surprisingly roomy back seat.”
adj
1
Having plenty of space; spacious.
"The new SUV has a surprisingly roomy back seat."
"Their apartment felt roomy after they got rid of the old furniture."
How to use roomy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes a space that has plenty of room to move around in.
Common pairings
roomy interior
roomy kitchen
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Word forms
- Comparative
- roomier
- Superlative
- roomiest
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Etymology
Formed from room plus -y, the common adjective-forming suffix meaning "having a lot of."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for roomy
gloomy
sodomy
economy
anatomy
taxonomy
antinomy
autotomy
autonomy
lobotomy
dichotomy
astronomy
colostomy
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Frequently asked questions
What does “roomy” mean?
The word “roomy” means having plenty of space; spacious. In plain terms, describes a space that has plenty of room to move around in.
How do you pronounce “roomy”?
“Roomy” is pronounced ROO-mee (/ˈɹuːmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “roomy” in a sentence?
Here is “roomy” used in a sentence: “The new SUV has a surprisingly roomy back seat.”
What part of speech is “roomy”?
“Roomy” is an adjective.
