roomie
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of roomie
An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; by shortening and alteration
Example Sentences
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He said his leathery roomie showed affection by staying close to him and being docile.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 29, 2022
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’m doing much better now financially, and although I could now step out on my own again, I am committed to sticking with him as a roomie.
From Slate ● Oct. 14, 2019
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
“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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