houseroom

American  

[hous-room, -room] / ˈhaʊsˌrum, -ˌrʊm /

noun

1. lodging or accommodation in a house.

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houseroom British  

/ -ˌruːm, ˈhaʊsˌrʊm /

noun

1. room for storage or lodging

2. (used with a negative) to have or keep something in one's house

   I wouldn't give that vase houseroom

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Etymology

Origin of houseroom

First recorded in 1580–90; house + room

Example Sentences

However miserable he has been here, however unwelcome, however badly treated, you have at least, grudgingly, allowed him houseroom.

From Literature

In view of contingencies, the farm stock had been reduced by sale below ordinary limits, and well-disposed neighbours had offered temporary houseroom and shelter amongst them for both family and anything movable.

From Project Gutenberg

The distress of any population means that they need food, houseroom, clothes, and fuel.

From Project Gutenberg

Now that the other boys are up the country," said Mariana, who was the elder, "we have more houseroom than we need.

From Project Gutenberg

Partly, perhaps, because the woodpecker is always crowded for houseroom, and while he must have tail enough, he cannot afford to have any which he does not use.

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