stateroom

noun

state·​room ˈstāt-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

1

: cabin sense 1a(1)

2

: a private room on a railroad car with one or more berths and a toilet

Examples of stateroom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Describe the cabins There are a number of categories, from the 193-square-foot staterooms to the 562-square-foot owner’s suite. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

By putting the spa before the staterooms, this design flips the superyacht script from conspicuous consumption to conscious longevity. — Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2026

Choose from five different adults-only staterooms and watch the fishing boats come and go. — Sierra Vandervort, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026

Since staterooms are clustered closely together, keeping voices down in hallways—especially late at night—shows consideration for neighbors who may already be asleep. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stateroom

• anteroom
• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume

Kids Definition

stateroom

noun

state·​room ˈstāt-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: a private room on a ship or on a railroad car