housemate

[hous-meyt]

noun

1. a person with whom one shares a house or other residence.

2. a sexual partner with whom one shares a house or other living quarters without being married.

housemate

/ ˈhaʊsˌmeɪt /

noun

1. a person who is not part of the same family, but with whom one shares a house

Word History and Origins

Origin of housemate¹

First recorded in 1800–10; house + mate ¹

Example Sentences

Ella and her three housemates split the rent of £3,000 a month dependant on the size of their bedrooms, but their home does not have a living room.

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Some people have enough money, but travel often and want a housemate for oversight.

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For example, people might worry someone like parents or housemates could find the medication.

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For example, people might worry someone like parents or housemates could find their pills.

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Big Brother referred to one moment in the game when he was asked about his least favourite qualities of other housemates.

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