roomer
[ roo-mer, room-er ]
noun
a person who lives in a rented room; lodger.
Origin of roomer
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How to use roomer in a sentence
The roomer in 5-B brushed past him, carrying an ungainly bundle under one arm.
A roomer known as Lester Jones had been held at the house and later hustled away.
Ghost Beyond the Gate | Mildred A. WirtGood as gold, I have no doubt, a roomer of whom his landlady could say: "He comes and he goes and is never a speck of trouble."
Vignettes Of San Francisco | Almira BaileyEvery resident receiving a roomer, a boarder, or even a guest from another city must make immediate return to the police.
The Destroyer | Burton Egbert StevensonIf the devil be among us, it's time to hoist sail, and cry roomer.
As he stood watching, the dice passed to Glenview, the intelligent roomer.
The Forged Note | Oscar Micheaux
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