roomy

roomy
roomy 1620s, from ROOM (Cf. room) + -Y (Cf. -y) (2).

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  • roomy — UK [ˈruːmɪ] / US [ˈrumɪ] adjective Word forms roomy : adjective roomy comparative roomier superlative roomiest 1) large and providing you with a lot of space a roomy car 2) roomy clothing is large and comfortable …   English dictionary

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