Spacious
'speɪʃəs
Definitions
Having a lot of space; large and roomy.
'speɪʃəs
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
The museum's galleries were spacious and well-lit.
We need a more spacious car for the family.
How It's Used
"The living room was spacious enough to accommodate a grand piano."
"They were looking for a spacious house with a large yard."
"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
"roomy, extensive"