roommate

[room-meyt, room-]

noun

1. a person who is assigned to share or shares a room or apartment with another or others.

roommate

/ ˈruːmˌmeɪt, ˈrʊm- /

noun

1. a person with whom one shares a room or lodging

Word History and Origins

Origin of roommate¹

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90; room + mate ¹

Example Sentences

I’m thankful for nights on the couch with my roommates watching “Dancing With the Stars,” when we all pretend to be expert judges and forget about whatever exam or project is waiting for us.

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Joey and Ross are trying to rush through dinner to attend a party held by their “hot” roommate, which involves shoveling down Rachel’s trifle.

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They are here to find the perfect roommate.

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The alleged theft was reported to police by a property manager who, according to a police report, said that Thornton had rented the condo with a roommate.

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He said he has colleagues who have needed to take on second jobs or live with multiple roommates.

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Related Words

• friend 
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