roomette

[ roo-met, roo- ]

noun

1. a small private compartment in the sleeping car of a train, usually for one person, containing its own washroom facilities and a bed that folds against the wall when not in use.
2. any small room, especially one used solely for study or sleeping.
3. a private room connected to a box at a sports stadium or arena and used for entertaining guests.

roomette

/ rʊˈmɛt; ruːˈmɛt /

noun

1. a self-contained compartment in a railway sleeping car

Word History and Origins

Origin of roomette¹

First recorded in 1935–40; room + -ette

Example Sentences

Passengers in roomettes and bedrooms, considered premium services, will have free access to traditional dining.

From Washington Post

Amtrak markets the roomette as just enough space for two people to stretch out and sleep.

From Washington Post

In a roomette, by contrast, I hoped that little would distract me from reading, reflecting and writing, and that I would get a good night’s sleep.

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