roomie
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of roomie
An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; by shortening and alteration
Example Sentences
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It would also make the play-action flourish, as with Dorian Thompson-Robinson’s early 75-yard pass to his roomie, tight end Greg Dulcich, who romped the last 60 yards himself.
From Washington Post • Sep. 5, 2021
I can only describe it as landing somewhere between Data on "Star Trek" and Jennifer Jason Leigh's screwy roomie in "Single White Female."
From Salon • Sep. 3, 2020
I applaud your sensitivity to the possibly ugly chain reaction here: You tell your roomie she is stretching out your clothes; she feels bad about her weight, which turns to icy resentment toward you.
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2018
After a few days, Clarissa attempted to comfort our roomie by saying, “He was a jerk anyway. I’m glad he won’t be around to use our bathroom anymore, ha ha!”
From Slate • Dec. 5, 2017
“No, thanks. I’m just going to hang with my roomie today.”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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