adj

roomy

ROO-mee

Roomy (adj) means having plenty of space; spacious. Example: “The new SUV has a surprisingly roomy back seat.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishDescribes a space that has plenty of room to move around in.

Common pairings

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roomier comparative, roomiest superlative

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The new SUV has a surprisingly _____ back seat.

Formed from room plus -y, the common adjective-forming suffix meaning "having a lot of."

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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.