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stateroom

American  
[steyt-room, -room] / ˈsteɪtˌrum, -ˌrʊm /

noun

  1. a private room or compartment on a ship, train, etc.

stateroom British  
/ ˈsteɪtˌruːm, -ˌrʊm /

noun

  1. a private cabin or room on a ship, train, etc

  2. a large room in a palace or other building for use on state occasions

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Etymology

Origin of stateroom

First recorded in 1695–1705; state + room

Example Sentences

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The White House's current fleet includes two Boeing 747-200B planes customised for presidential use with special communications equipment and features like a stateroom, office and conference room, according to the US Air Force.

From BBC • May 11, 2025

He worked as a stateroom attendant, a role in which he was responsible for cleaning rooms.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024

Jordan is the guy who'd sell you a stateroom on the Titanic, real cheap — after the iceberg hit.

From Salon • Jan. 5, 2023

Cost varies with cruise length and stateroom size.

From Washington Post • Aug. 11, 2022

I say, rapping on the door of their stateroom.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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