Roomy
/ˈruː.mi/noun
Having a large amount of available space.
Did you know?The word’s Germanic ancestor also developed meanings connected with space, scope, and opportunity, linking physical room with the metaphorical idea of having freedom to act.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
Proto-Germanic
*rūmaz
“Spacious, wide, or roomy”
Old English
Old English
rūm
“Space, extent, dwelling, or opportunity”
Middle English
Middle English
roum
“A space or place; also broad or spacious”
15th Century
English
roomy
“Spacious; having ample room”
Modern English
English
roomy
“Having plenty of available space”