roommate

noun

room·​mate ˈrüm-ˌmāt 

ˈru̇m-

: one of two or more persons sharing the same room or living quarters

called also roomie

Examples of roommate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The roommate handed over the toddler, along with an extra set of clothing and diapers. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

Harker and her roommates are now trying to replicate that experience. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Nearly two dozen witnesses testified for the prosecution, including Hedgepeth’s roommate and other friends, crime scene technicians, state and local law enforcement and a DNA expert. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

While at Palantir, Toffa met Fernandes, who also became his roommate. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1770, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for roommate

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate

Kids Definition

roommate

noun

room·​mate ˈrüm-ˌmāt 

ˈru̇m-

: one of two or more persons sharing a room or dwelling