roommate

noun

room·​mate ˈrüm-ˌmāt How to pronounce roommate (audio)
ˈru̇m-
Synonyms of roommatenext
: one of two or more persons sharing the same room or living quarters

called also roomie

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Inspectors found a caregiver bathing a nude and terminally ill patient in front of two roommates. — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 The roommates didn’t begin with a detailed mood board or rigid decorating plan, either. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Montana McGlynn, a former castmate and roommate, greets them at the door. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Phia was founded in a Stanford dorm room by Gates and her roommate Sophia Kianni, officially launching in April 2025. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for roommate

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1770, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of roommate was in 1770

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“Roommate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roommate. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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roommate

noun
room·​mate ˈrüm-ˌmāt How to pronounce roommate (audio)
ˈru̇m-
: one of two or more persons sharing a room or dwelling

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