Roommate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹu(m)ˌmeɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Roommate is a noun meaning A person with whom one shares a room, as in a dormitory, barracks, rooming house, or apartment.
Meaning
A person with whom one shares a room, as in a dormitory, barracks, rooming house, or apartment.
More Meanings
- (LGBTQ slang, humorous, ironic) A same-sex significant other with whom one lives; a coinhabitant in a non-heterosexual relationship.
- (US, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Canada) A person sharing the same home albeit not the same room (but generally not a family member or spouse).
Example Sentences
I live with Marsha. We’re roommates.
Word Forms
- roommates
Synonyms for roommate
Depending on context, synonyms include chambermate, roomie, sharemate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include flatmate, roomie, companion, buddy, friend, tenant.
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