: one of two or more persons sharing the same room or living quarters
called also roomie
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The friend slept in the living room, stayed up all night and slept all day, leaving the poster’s roommates increasingly frustrated.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Former college roommates, current college roommates.
—Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2025
This cabin is perfect for single living, roommates, or growing families.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
But like so many good things that come to an end, Piña recently decided to move out of the apartment after his roommate left.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2025
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Former college roommates, current college roommates.
—Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2025
This cabin is perfect for single living, roommates, or growing families.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025
But like so many good things that come to an end, Piña recently decided to move out of the apartment after his roommate left.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Roommate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roommate. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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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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