houseroom

[hous-room, -room]

noun

1. lodging or accommodation in a house.

houseroom

/ -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

Word History and Origins

Origin of houseroom¹

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.

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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.

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The way to produce houseroom is to apply your force first to the humbler dwellings.

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

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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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