room
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noun \ˈrüm, ˈru̇m\Definition of ROOM
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: an extent of space occupied by or sufficient or available for something <room to run and play>
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a : a partitioned part of the inside of a building; especially : such a part used as a lodging b : the people in a room
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: a suitable or fit occasion or opportunity : chance <no room for doubt>
— roomed \ˈrümd, ˈru̇md\ adjective
See Examples of ROOM
- Cigarette smoke filled the room.
- I could hear the TV from the next room.
- He rents rooms to college students.
- We're running out of room in the office.
- The sofa takes up too much room.
- In the backyard there is enough room to run and play.
- Is there enough room to turn the car around?
- There's only room for five people in the car.
- Don't eat too much. You should leave some room for dessert.
- There's no more room on the computer disk to save the file.
Origin of ROOM
Middle English, from Old English rūm; akin to Old High German rūm room, Latin rur-, rus open land
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to ROOM
- Synonyms
- elbow room, place, space, way
Other Architecture Terms
2room
verbDefinition of ROOM
intransitive verb
: to occupy or share a room especially as a lodger
transitive verb
: to accommodate with lodgings
Examples of ROOM
- <we can room up to four visitors in our two guest bedrooms>
First Known Use of ROOM
1817
room
noun \ˈrüm, ˈru̇m\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ROOM
: a partitioned part of the inside of a hospital; especially : a space for lodging patients
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