How to Use ample in a Sentence

ample

adjective
  • The light in the room is more than ample.
  • They had ample money for the trip.
  • There was room for an ample garden.
  • There is ample parking at the stadium.
  • You will have ample opportunity to finish the test.
  • The police found ample evidence of wrongdoing.
  • The desk also serves as a chest with four roomy drawers that provide ample space to stow away sweaters and tees.
    Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2023
  • And the lodging’s wine cellar and tasting room give you ample space to store and sip your favorite bottles.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2023
  • The pants' high-rise waistband provides a flattering look at the midriff and the breezy wide-leg cut lends ample room for movement.
    Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2023
  • If there is a good story for Biden to tell about his first two years, there's ample evidence that the public has yet to hear it.
    Rick Klein, ABC News, 8 Feb. 2023
  • Many knife sets come with their own wooden storage blocks, which usually take up ample room on a countertop but provide easy access to each item.
    Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Still, with a great range of motion, ample pocket space, and an impressive amount of warmth for the price, this is a jacket worth considering.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023
  • Wear comfortable shoes: Wear flat, comfortable shoes with ample insole cushioning.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
  • This spacious polyester backpack is the perfect accessory for traveling with ski gear, offering ample room for your boots, helmet, jacket, and more.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Derek Thompson of The Atlantic wrote that America is running on fumes, and there is ample evidence to support him.
    Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 6 Feb. 2023
  • To help facilitate those Emily Post-like manners, provide ample storage space for hair tools, makeup, grooming goods, and other toiletries.
    Brittany Anas, House Beautiful, 26 Jan. 2023
  • The property’s 840 acres provide the honeybees with ample room to roam for nectar and the resulting honey is used throughout its dining venues, as well as sold in its online shop.
    Eunica Escalante Zoe Ruffner Juan A. Ramírez Abid Haque Angela Koh Devorah Lev-Tov, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Allow the coals to get ample amounts on all sides of the rock.
    Craig Caudill, Field & Stream, 12 June 2024
  • Overnights in Rome and Barcelona will offer ample time to explore the cities.
    Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2023
  • These days, there’s ample talk in the streets about what’s going to be the next big thing in denim.
    Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Spoon cream on the bottom halves of each shortcake, and top with ample fruit and syrup.
    Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 4 July 2023
  • The seat has ample padding and a slanted back to cozy up against.
    Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024
  • And the ample use of zone defense has often masked the Heat’s size issues.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2024
  • With 172 feet of waterfront, the dock has ample space for a large yacht.
    Robyn A. Friedman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2023
  • That means ample time to catch some rays on the sandy beaches, swim in the clear water, and hit the scenic hiking trails.
    Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Despite the snow outside, the greenhouse air was warm and ample.
    Dan Musgrave, Longreads, 9 May 2023
  • Parents will enjoy cooling off with the kids too, as there's ample room to lie down and take a break from the heat.
    Elizabeth Kadar, Women's Health, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The stretchy mesh fabric is lightweight and breathable, and there’s an ample amount of it to style as a wrap skirt or a scarf.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
  • Both the terrace on the main level and the one on the second floor have ample lounging space, a fire pit, and jaw-dropping lake views.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
  • The horror landscape has dramatically shifted since the last Scary Movie, which should give the Wayans ample opportunity to spoof tons of recent projects.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024

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