stateroom

noun

state·​room ˈstāt-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

1

: cabin sense 1a(1)

2

: a private room on a railroad car with one or more berths and a toilet

Examples of stateroom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

How Cruise Tipping Works Some first-time cruisers may be shocked to learn that there is a per person—not per stateroom—gratuity and/or service charge already added into the cost of their cruise on many popular lines. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Twin-balcony staterooms feature a combination of French and full step-out balconies, along with floor-to-ceiling windows, ample storage, strong Wi-Fi, and blackout curtains. — Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026

Upgrade to a Penthouse Veranda stateroom for 360 square feet and even more perks. — Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026

The semi-custom layout includes six staterooms instead of the standard five, among them a private full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stateroom

• anteroom
• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume

Kids Definition

stateroom

noun

state·​room ˈstāt-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: a private room on a ship or on a railroad car