roommate
noun
a person who is assigned to share or shares a room or apartment with another or others.
roommates
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pluralof roommate.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Washington Post columnist Marc Thiessen reminisced about working two jobs, living with roommates and eating ramen after college.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
I had roommates, boyfriends, best friends and involved parents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Employees of all ages attended meetings remotely while holding crying babies or with pajama-wearing roommates in the frame.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Many homeowners have sold up, cashed out and fled the state; renters who've stayed are working two to three jobs or living with roommates.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
“I have picked your roommates for you, so don’t worry your pretty little heads about making arrangements with your buddies.”
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
