WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
spa•cious /ˈspeɪʃəs/USA pronunciation
adj.
spa•cious•ness, n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- containing much space;
roomy:a spacious old home with high ceilings. - occupying much space;
vast. - of a great extent or area;
broad:the spacious prairies.
spa•cious•ness, n. [uncountable]
spa•cious
(spā′shəs),USA pronunciation adj.
spa′cious•ly, adv.
spa′cious•ness, n.
- containing much space, as a house, room, or vehicle;
amply large. - occupying much space;
vast. - of a great extent or area;
broad;
large;
great:the spacious prairies. - broad in scope, range, inclusiveness, etc.:a spacious approach to a problem.
- Latin spatiōsus, equivalent. to spati(um) space + -ōsus -ous
- Middle English 1350–1400
spa′cious•ness, n.
- 1. roomy, capacious. 2. extensive, huge, tremendous.
- 1. small, cramped.