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Definition of roomer

roomer

/ˈruː.mɚ/
room · er
Plural:roomers
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• noun

1

North American A person who rents and lives in a single room in another person's house, typically without meals included.

Example

"To help pay the mortgage during the economic downturn, the widow took in a quiet university student as a roomer."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse with the homophone 'rumor' (unverified gossip or hearsay). In lodging contexts, a 'roomer' rents only a room, whereas a 'boarder' pays for both a room and daily meals.

• Rhymes for roomer

• Nearby Words

rookery
rookie
room
roomer
roomful
roomie
roominess

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Roomer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/roomer
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