: one of two or more persons sharing the same room or living quarters
called also roomie
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One game, Jordan Ross, his roommate, noticed that Jake was too late to rotate over on a double-team from the baseline side on a drive.
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Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The two roommates who were spared — Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke — encountered the gory scene the next morning.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Godishala’s father, Anand Godishala, told the Times of India that the two were former roommates and claimed his daughter was allegedly killed over a money dispute.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
His roommate was out playing cards with some friends.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
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Mirin Fader, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The two roommates who were spared — Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke — encountered the gory scene the next morning.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Godishala’s father, Anand Godishala, told the Times of India that the two were former roommates and claimed his daughter was allegedly killed over a money dispute.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
His roommate was out playing cards with some friends.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Roommate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roommate. Accessed 7 Jan. 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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