WordGarden.iospacious
C1Pronunciation
UK
- /spˈeɪʃəs/
US
- /ˈspeɪʃəs/
Meanings
Adjective
having plenty of room; large and roomy
Beyond the definition
Imagine walking into a room where you can stretch your arms wide without touching the walls - that's what this word means. It describes something with plenty of room, not cramped or crowded. A spacious kitchen makes cooking easier, while a spacious backyard is great for playing games. You will often see it used for rooms, houses, cars, offices, and other places that feel open and comfortable. It can also describe outdoor areas, like a wide garden or an open field.
The word "spacious" describes something that has a lot of space - it feels roomy, open, and comfortable. It is not just about being big; it also suggests that there is enough space to move around easily and that the place does not feel crowded.
You will most often hear it used for physical spaces: "The hotel room was surprisingly spacious," or "They moved into a more spacious house in the suburbs." It is common for rooms, apartments, kitchens, living rooms, offices, gardens, and vehicles with a lot of interior room. It can also be used for outdoor scenes that feel wide and open.
Figurative uses do exist, but they are much less common in everyday English. In most cases, this word is about real, physical space rather than personality or feelings.
Historically, the word comes from the Latin "spatiosus," meaning "roomy," which fits its modern meaning closely.
So when you call something "spacious," you are saying it offers plenty of room and gives a sense of openness. It is a very natural word for places that feel comfortable because there is space to breathe, move, and live.
Examples
- 1
Apartment
Their new apartment is bright and surprisingly spacious.
- 2
Kitchen
We need a spacious kitchen with room for a table.
- Patternwith room for + noun
with enough space for it
- 3
Car interior
The car looks compact from the outside, but the inside is quite spacious.
- 4
Hotel lobby
The hotel lobby felt calm and spacious, even when it was busy.
More examplesFewer examples
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Open layout
It’s not a large house, but the open layout makes it feel more spacious.
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Used with (collocations)
- spacious room
- spacious apartment
- spacious interior
- spacious layout
Word family
- spaciously
- spaciousness
Explore
- open space
- floor plan
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- spaciousadjective