Room

Quick meaning: Room is a noun meaning (now rare) An opportunity or scope (to do something).

Meaning

(now rare) An opportunity or scope (to do something).

More Meanings

1. (uncountable) Space for something, or to carry out an activity.
2. (uncountable, figuratively) Sufficient space for or to do something.
3. (nautical) A space between the timbers of a ship's frame.
4. (countable) A separate part of a building, enclosed by walls, a floor and a ceiling.
5. (countable, with possessive pronoun) (One's) bedroom.
6. (archaic) A particular portion of space.
7. (obsolete) A place; a stead.

Example Sentences

There was no prince in the empire who had room for such an alliance.

When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room.

If he have but twelve pence in his purse, he will give it for the best room in a playhouse.

There are major disagreements within the Coalition and politicians always want to retain room for manoeuvre.

Word Forms

• rooms
• roome
• rooming
• roomed

Synonyms for room

Depending on context, synonyms include legroom, space, chamber, quarters, rm, way.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include way, board, chamber, accommodation, house, salon.

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