: one of two or more persons sharing the same room or living quarters
called also roomie
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On June 1, a young Honduran man allegedly killed his roommate because of the voices in his head telling him to do so.
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Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Three years later, Schwartz would star alongside his roommate and best friend, Tom Sandoval in the inaugural season of Vanderpump Rules.
—Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Season 2 will focus on the romance of Dean Di Laurentis (Stephen Kalyn) and Hannah’s roommate and best friend Allie Hayes (Mika Abdalla).
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Frank was devastated to learn his friend, a former roommate, was shot and killed.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 10 June 2026
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Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Three years later, Schwartz would star alongside his roommate and best friend, Tom Sandoval in the inaugural season of Vanderpump Rules.
—Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Season 2 will focus on the romance of Dean Di Laurentis (Stephen Kalyn) and Hannah’s roommate and best friend Allie Hayes (Mika Abdalla).
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Frank was devastated to learn his friend, a former roommate, was shot and killed.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 10 June 2026
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“Roommate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roommate. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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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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