: one of two or more persons sharing the same room or living quarters
called also roomie
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Police interviewed several roommates at the home.
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Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Larry ingratiated himself with Talia's roommates and friends, cooking and ordering elaborate meals and having deep conversations with them.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
For someone like Stoever — an animal lover who has had their share of tricky roommate experiences — the lifestyle comes with some obvious upsides, a major one being not having to pay for housing costs, including rent.
—Ryan Ermey
lauren Shamo, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
This cabin is perfect for single living, roommates, or growing families.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
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Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Larry ingratiated himself with Talia's roommates and friends, cooking and ordering elaborate meals and having deep conversations with them.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
For someone like Stoever — an animal lover who has had their share of tricky roommate experiences — the lifestyle comes with some obvious upsides, a major one being not having to pay for housing costs, including rent.
—Ryan Ermey
lauren Shamo, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
This cabin is perfect for single living, roommates, or growing families.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Roommate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roommate. Accessed 24 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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