Spacious

'speɪʃəs

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Definitions

1

Having a lot of space; large and roomy.

'speɪʃəs

adjectivepositiveBeginner
General

Having ample space; roomy.

The new apartment is incredibly spacious.

💡 Simply: Think of a room where you can run around without bumping into anything. A spacious room feels open and gives you lots of room to move!

👶 For kids: Big and roomy, like a really big room where you can play!

More Examples

2

The museum's galleries were spacious and well-lit.

3

We need a more spacious car for the family.

How It's Used

Architecture

"The living room was spacious enough to accommodate a grand piano."

Real Estate

"They were looking for a spacious house with a large yard."

Transportation

"The bus offered a spacious interior and comfortable seating."

From Middle English 'spacious', from Old French 'spacios' meaning 'wide' or 'large', derived from Latin 'spatiōsus' meaning 'roomy' or 'extensive', related to 'spatium' meaning 'space'.

The word has been used since the 14th century, initially to describe physical space, then extended to describe the scope of thought or knowledge.

Memory tip

Imagine a house with lots of 'space' for activities.

Word Origin

LanguageLatin
Original meaning

"roomy, extensive"

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Common misspellings

spaceous

Usage

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