roommate

[room-meyt, room-]

noun

1. a person who is assigned to share or shares a room or apartment with another or others.

roommate

/ ˈruːmˌmeɪt, ˈrʊm- /

noun

1. a person with whom one shares a room or lodging

Word History and Origins

Origin of roommate¹

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90; room + mate ¹

Example Sentences

They also claim to have DNA from the scene, text messages with his roommate and partner, and testimony from his family about statements at the dinner table about Kirk being full of hate.

From Los Angeles Times

He is also facing two counts of witness tampering after he allegedly instructed his roommate to delete incriminating texts, and asking them not to talk to investigators if they were questioned by authorities.

From Los Angeles Times

The man suspected of killing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk texted his roommate after the shooting to discuss a possible motive, according to court documents.

From BBC

Tyler Robinson, 22, left a note under a keyboard for his roommate to discover, said Utah County Attorney Jeffrey Gray.

From BBC

In the document outlining the six felony counts and one misdemeanor Robinson faces, state officials shared text messages allegedly sent by Robinson to his roommate.

From Salon

Related Words

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