roommate

CEFRA2

/ˈɹu(m)ˌmeɪt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person who shares a room or home with another person.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A person sharing the same home albeit not the same room (but generally not a family member or spouse).

Examples

  • I'm having trouble with my roommate. He eats all my food.

  • Has my roommate been decided?

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A same-sex significant other with whom one lives; a coinhabitant in a non-heterosexual relationship.

  2. A person with whom one shares a room, as in a dormitory, barracks, rooming house, or apartment.

More examples

In context

  • My roommate is too talkative.

  • I live with Marsha. We’re roommates.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From room + -mate.