ampler
ˈam-p(ə-)lər 
; amplest
ˈam-p(ə-)ləst
; amplest
ˈam-p(ə-)ləst
1
: generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
There was room for an ample garden.
2
: generously sufficient to satisfy a requirement or need
They had ample money for the trip.
Examples of ample in a Sentence
They had ample money for the trip.
The police found ample evidence of wrongdoing.
There is ample parking at the stadium.
You will have ample opportunity to finish the test.
The light in the room is more than ample.
There was room for an ample garden.
an ample serving of pie
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control
Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025
Photo : David Marlow There’s ample space for outdoor dining, too.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
Inside and out, there’s ample space to unwind, and the villas have direct access to a serene river pool.
—AFAR Media, 30 May 2025
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“Ample.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ample. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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ample
adjective
am·ple
ˈam-pəl
ampler
-p(ə-)lər
; amplest
-p(ə-)ləst
; amplest
-p(ə-)ləst
1
: generous in size, scope, or capacity : copious
ample room for a garden
2
: enough to satisfy a need
ample money for the trip
ampleness
noun
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