Roma
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Romas,
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Roma
plural
adjective
noun
noun
Sensitive Note
See gypsy.
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of Roma
First recorded in 1840–45; from Romani Romá, plural of Rom ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Charlie Zhang, 30, a charity fundraiser who was canvassing for donations near Bar Roma, said he was trying to bounce back after getting into credit-card debt and declaring bankruptcy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Down the street from Bar Roma at a high-end furniture store, retired lawyer Alice Withaar, 65 years old, was looking for a sofa, a coffee table and two side chairs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Roma were interested in the winger, but their loan offer did not suit Chelsea.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Asked about the Post's reporting, the Kennedy Center declined to comment and referred AFP to a recent statement from spokesperson Roma Daravi blaming "decades of neglect and deferred maintenance by the previous leadership."
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
I told her about my voyage on the SS Roma, and about Finsbury Park and the YMCA, and my evenings on the bench with Mrs. Croft.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
This roasting technique works with any variety of tomato, from grocery store Romas to the heirlooms brought home from the farmers' market, and the result is well worth the investment of time.
From Fox News ● Mar. 28, 2022
Housed within the shrine will be a new kouvouklion — dedicated to Father Romas.
From New York Times ● Jan. 31, 2016
“I was crying like a baby,” Father Romas recalled.
From New York Times ● Jan. 31, 2016
If not, Romas are cheaper, easier to find, and almost as good.
From Slate ● Aug. 30, 2012
The kite experiment was repeated by Romas, who drew from a metallic string sparks 9 feet long.
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