: one of two or more persons sharing the same room or living quarters
called also roomie
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Like the book and its film, Beaches traces a friendship between Cee Cee Bloom (Vosk) and Bertie White (Barrett) — two women who move from childhood pen pals to roommates, rivals and lifelong confidantes before their soaring story ends in devastating loss.
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Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
For the lovably imperfect real-life version, the designer wanted to reflect the artistry of Margo’s supportive roommate, who is instrumental in the realization of her friend’s art.
—Tomris Laffly, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The landlord had someone lined up to pay the new rent when the tenant found a potential roommate; in the end, the landlord agreed to keep renting to them at the previous rate and even lowered it by $25 because the tenant’s dog had passed away.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 20 May 2026
Kiah Stokes was not only her teammate, but her roommate for years with the New York Liberty.
—Matt Lively, CBS News, 20 May 2026
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Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 May 2026
For the lovably imperfect real-life version, the designer wanted to reflect the artistry of Margo’s supportive roommate, who is instrumental in the realization of her friend’s art.
—Tomris Laffly, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The landlord had someone lined up to pay the new rent when the tenant found a potential roommate; in the end, the landlord agreed to keep renting to them at the previous rate and even lowered it by $25 because the tenant’s dog had passed away.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 20 May 2026
Kiah Stokes was not only her teammate, but her roommate for years with the New York Liberty.
—Matt Lively, CBS News, 20 May 2026
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“Roommate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roommate. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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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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