roommate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A person with whom one shares a room, as in a dormitory, barracks, rooming house, or apartment.
A person sharing the same home albeit not the same room (but generally not a family member or spouse).
A same-sex significant other with whom one lives; a coinhabitant in a non-heterosexual relationship.

/ˈɹu(m)ˌmeɪt/ en-au-roommate.ogg

roommate roommates

From room + -mate.

chambermate roomie sharemate

room and board roomer rooming house boarder comrade

roommatehood roommateless roommately roommateness roommateship

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