: one of two or more persons sharing the same room or living quarters
called also roomie
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Nimtz testified that Flores-Ruiz, who was deported once before, had a pending criminal case and allegations of violence against others, referring to his battery case stemming from a fight with roommates.
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John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The Wondras, along with the roommates, were named as people of interest in Michael’s death in December 2022 after the property was excavated.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Dec. 2025
My roommate was supposed to go.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Pulley's roommate found her the next morning lying in a pool of blood but still alive.
—Kirsten Fiscus, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
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John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The Wondras, along with the roommates, were named as people of interest in Michael’s death in December 2022 after the property was excavated.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Dec. 2025
My roommate was supposed to go.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Pulley's roommate found her the next morning lying in a pool of blood but still alive.
—Kirsten Fiscus, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Roommate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roommate. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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roommate
noun
room·mate
ˈrüm-ˌmāt 
ˈru̇m-
: one of two or more persons sharing a room or dwelling
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