Space and Area: English Vocabulary List

(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside

"The living room is spacious."

"The living room is spacious and can easily fit a large sofa and several armchairs."

having a refreshing atmosphere due to ample circulation of fresh air

"The room was airy."

"The airy conservatory, with its large windows and open design, offered a refreshing escape from the city."

having plenty of room, sufficiently large, or offering enough area for its intended purpose without feeling cramped or crowded

"The space is ample."

"The ample living room provided plenty of space for guests to mingle comfortably without feeling crowded."

to reduce the volume or size of something by applying pressure, squeezing, or condensing it

"Compress the file before emailing it."

"The software can compress large video files into much smaller sizes without significantly reducing the quality of the image."

to tighten, squeeze, or narrow down in order to reduce in size

"The rope will constrict the box."

"The tight clothing began to constrict his breathing, making him feel increasingly uncomfortable and anxious during the long flight."

containing plenty of things or people in a small space

"The fog is dense."

"The dense fog reduced visibility to almost zero and drivers were advised to stay off the roads until it cleared."