room·er
| \ ˈrü-mər
, ˈru̇- \
, ˈru̇- \
Definition of roomer
: one who occupies a rented room in another's house
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“Roomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roomer. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
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roomer
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English Language Learners Definition of roomer
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: a person who pays rent to live in a house with its owner
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roomer
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room·er
| \ ˈrü-mər
, ˈru̇- \
, ˈru̇- \
Kids Definition of roomer
: lodger
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The first known use of roomer was in 1859
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