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

Agata, who at first barely acknowledges their connection, has been more independent, living with a roommate and working at the hospital, and recently getting serious with a boyfriend. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 11 July 2026

Defense questions reliability of evidence Prosecutors this week presented a recorded interview with Robinson’s former roommate, who said the 23-year-old defendant expressed remorse for the shooting before turning himself in. — Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

Prosecutors on Thursday aired portions of a recorded interview with Robinson's roommate, Lance Twiggs. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

Prosecutors on Thursday aired portions of a recorded interview with Robinson’s roommate, Lance Twiggs. — Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 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