roomie

noun

room·ie ˈrü-mē

ˈru̇-

plural roomies

US, informal

: roommate

Browder wasn't afraid to challenge his roomie at anything, be it boxing or tennis.—

Craig Neff

Because most new students are assigned to double rooms, the contract lets roomies examine each other's personal styles and preferences and communicate their likes and dislikes in order to arrive at compromises and thwart problems.—

Jan McCoy Ebbets

Examples of roomie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bill Belichick scored more than a new love with 24-year-old former cheerleader Jordon Hudson, but a new roomie, as the couple has reportedly been living together for months. —

Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 26 June 2024 Silence and a few nervous giggles among the roomies followed in their Nashville rental. —

Chris Jordan, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024 Time to get used to: The need to get your life and laundry together so your new roomie can do the wash, too. —

Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Taryn has no patience for Kat, which puts a strain on the roomies’ relationship. —

Sam Hurwitt, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for roomie

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