housemate

house·mate | \ ˈhau̇s-ˌmāt

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Definition of housemate

: 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 Her housemate bought them a bottle of cava to celebrate. — Anna Russell, The New Yorker, "How Statues in Britain Began to Fall," 22 June 2020 That was us—my housemate and me, plus two friends who live alone nearby. — Laurie Penny, Wired, "Live Wrong and Prosper: Covid-19 and the Future of Families," 18 June 2020 Immediately Miller tried to save his housemate, who Miller estimated weighed less than 100 pounds. — oregonlive, "Portland man attacked and killed by his dog, which had a history of aggressive behavior," 15 June 2020 How to practice social distancing, from responding to a sick housemate to the pros and cons of ordering food. — Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, "Hunger, Infection, and Repression: Venezuela’s Coronavirus Calamity," 29 May 2020 Kiehl and her five housemates each pay about $400 per month, Kiehl said. — Madeline Mitchell, Cincinnati.com, "No rent deals for UC students: 'Wish they would be a little bit more forgiving.'," 15 May 2020 How to practice social distancing, from responding to a sick housemate to the pros and cons of ordering food. — Crispin Long, The New Yorker, "Quarantine Is Making Puzzle Enthusiasts of Us All," 15 May 2020 The show, which has gained a cult following since its debut more than 30 years ago, centers on the lives of four women living together as housemates in Miami. — Cathy Free, Houston Chronicle, "British ‘Golden Girls’ know how to have fun during their coronavirus stay-at-home isolation," 10 Apr. 2020 Then, the insects will hang from the ceiling of their underground colonies and regurgitate the liquid to feed hungry housemates. — Liz Langley, National Geographic, "This deep-sea fish's expandable stomach can hold huge meals," 30 Oct. 2019

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“Housemate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/housemate. Accessed 11 Jul. 2020.

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