1
: an extent of space occupied by or sufficient or available for something
room to run and play
2
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; rooming; rooms
: to occupy or share a room especially as a lodger
: to accommodate with lodgings
Synonyms
Examples of room in a Sentence
Noun
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.
Verb
we can room up to four visitors in our two guest bedrooms
Recent Examples on the Web
Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Known for his hard living ways, Betts earned a reputation for trashing hotel rooms and taking swings at police officers.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
Take a look at the best cleaning products for every room in your home.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024
The basics of the Mueller Building conversion and renovation
Hamilton’s former city building’s renovation and conversion to a boutique hotel with about 150-160 rooms in both the existing structure and an addition.
—Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2024
Herringbone-pattern oak floorboards add elegance, and large windows flood each room with natural light.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
Another room in the building boasts a rotating display of family artifacts, including photos, books, letters, clothing, and more.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 18 Apr. 2024
The renovations include creating 107 luxury hotel rooms on the second to seventh floors and a mezzanine level with a spa and meeting spaces.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 18 Apr. 2024
By 2027, most room attendants will make $35 hourly, and cooks will make about $41.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
Josh Jung roomed with Langford during spring training and understands what the rookie is going through.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2024
Still a large majority of Republicans currently appear to be giving Senate Finance ranking member Mike Crapo [R-Idaho] and others room to negotiate the changes and amendments, at least for now.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
The golden retriever traveled from room to room with her, ever the vigilant and loyal companion as her right knee gradually healed.
—The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024
In addition, rooming in can increase confidence and protect against stress in some parents.4
However, rooming-in can also disrupt a new parent's sleep and lead to unsafe sleep situations as parents nod off while in bed with their newborn.
—Risa Kerslake, Parents, 10 Nov. 2023
But when Lucy singles her out at the end of the year, a year Margot spent studying and playing it safe, and asks her to room together, something in Margot can’t say no—something daring, or starved, or maybe even envious.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 15 Dec. 2023
The duo, who hope to room together at Kent State University in Ohio and study aviation, will continue distributing their creations.
—Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2023
Anderson had married Reid Brignac, an infielder for the Rays at the time, in 2010, and Brignac was rooming with Evan during spring training.
—Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
Noun
McCormick sat in a patient care room at Eye Prosthetics of Wisconsin in Brookfield with her adult daughter Shaina Weyrough who drove her to the appointment from her mom’s home in Kenosha.
—Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Known for his hard living ways, Betts earned a reputation for trashing hotel rooms and taking swings at police officers.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
Take a look at the best cleaning products for every room in your home.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024
The basics of the Mueller Building conversion and renovation
Hamilton’s former city building’s renovation and conversion to a boutique hotel with about 150-160 rooms in both the existing structure and an addition.
—Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2024
Herringbone-pattern oak floorboards add elegance, and large windows flood each room with natural light.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2024
Another room in the building boasts a rotating display of family artifacts, including photos, books, letters, clothing, and more.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 18 Apr. 2024
The renovations include creating 107 luxury hotel rooms on the second to seventh floors and a mezzanine level with a spa and meeting spaces.
—Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 18 Apr. 2024
By 2027, most room attendants will make $35 hourly, and cooks will make about $41.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2024
Verb
The $500 million sailing vessel features very tall masts, a swimming pool, a helipad and room for a second, smaller yacht.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
Josh Jung roomed with Langford during spring training and understands what the rookie is going through.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2024
Still a large majority of Republicans currently appear to be giving Senate Finance ranking member Mike Crapo [R-Idaho] and others room to negotiate the changes and amendments, at least for now.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
The golden retriever traveled from room to room with her, ever the vigilant and loyal companion as her right knee gradually healed.
—The Arizona Republic, 25 Jan. 2024
In addition, rooming in can increase confidence and protect against stress in some parents.4
However, rooming-in can also disrupt a new parent's sleep and lead to unsafe sleep situations as parents nod off while in bed with their newborn.
—Risa Kerslake, Parents, 10 Nov. 2023
But when Lucy singles her out at the end of the year, a year Margot spent studying and playing it safe, and asks her to room together, something in Margot can’t say no—something daring, or starved, or maybe even envious.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 15 Dec. 2023
The duo, who hope to room together at Kent State University in Ohio and study aviation, will continue distributing their creations.
—Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2023
Anderson had married Reid Brignac, an infielder for the Rays at the time, in 2010, and Brignac was rooming with Evan during spring training.
—Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
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“Room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/room. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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1
: space used or available for something
houseplants that take up little room
enough room to run and play
2
a
: a part of the inside of a building that is divided off
b
: such a part used as a lodging
3
: the people in a room
4
: a suitable opportunity : chance
room for improvement
room
2 of 2 verb
: to live in or share a room as a lodger
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