stateroom

noun

state·​room ˈstāt-ˌrüm How to pronounce stateroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
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: a private room on a railroad car with one or more berths and a toilet

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Inside lies a full-beam owner’s stateroom, two doubles, and two twins that can collectively sleep up to 12 guests, along with several lounges and dining areas. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026 Accommodations range from solo-traveler staterooms to The Haven by Norwegian, a ship-within-a-ship concept. Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 If location matters more to you than the cost, choosing your exact stateroom might be a safer bet. Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026 The staterooms are a testament to this, decked out in muted tones of gold, silver and blue. Helen Wright, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stateroom

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First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stateroom was in 1660

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“Stateroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stateroom. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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stateroom

noun
state·​room ˈstāt-ˌrüm How to pronounce stateroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a private room on a ship or on a railroad car

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