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Definition of roommate

roommate

/ˈruːmˌmeɪt/
room · mate
Plural:roommates
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• noun

1

North American A person with whom one shares a living facility, such as an apartment, house, or college dormitory room.

Example

"During her freshman year at university, she was paired with a roommate from another state."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In North American English, 'roommate' refers broadly to anyone who shares an apartment or house, even if each person has a private bedroom; in British English, 'flatmate' or 'housemate' is used for shared living spaces, while 'roommate' strictly implies sharing the same sleeping room.

• Nearby Words

roomful
roomie
roominess
roommate
roomy
roost
rooster

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