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room


Main Entry: 1room
Pronunciation: \ˈrüm, ˈrm\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English rūm; akin to Old High German rūm room, Latin rur-, rus open land
Date: before 12th century

1 : an extent of space occupied by or sufficient or available for something <room to run and play>
2 a obsolete : an appropriate or designated position, post, or station b : place, stead <in whose room I am now assuming the pen — Sir Walter Scott>
3 a : a partitioned part of the inside of a building; especially : such a part used as a lodging b : the people in a room
4 : a suitable or fit occasion or opportunity : chance <no room for doubt>

roomed \ˈrümd, ˈrmd\ adjective


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