housemate

noun

house·​mate ˈhau̇s-ˌmāt 

: a person who lives in the same house with another

Examples of housemate in a Sentence

In college, she lived in a house off campus with five housemates.

The TV belongs to my housemate.

Recent Examples on the Web

Across the extended run, viewers can expect ambitious tasks, high-stakes nominations and dramatic live evictions as the housemates face challenges at every turn in their bid to outlast their rivals. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Several of Soto’s former housemates from Big Brother chimed in to help share their congratulations. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Simple words with a sibling or housemate work better than guesses. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026

Rearrange one area, clear a surface, or have a simple talk with a housemate about chores so everything runs more smoothly. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for housemate

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate
• angulate

Kids Definition

housemate

noun

house·​mate -ˌsmāt 

: a person who lives with another in the same house