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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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In terms of amenities, the Koru has three jacuzzis and a swimming pool as well as nine staterooms to accommodate 18 guests. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2025 The decision to put the primary on the main deck also opened space on the deck below where there are five staterooms. Kevin Koenig, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025 The duality of heroes and villains is woven throughout every aspect of the ship, including staterooms inspired by the likes of Mulan and Big Hero 6. Carly Caramanna, Parents, 20 Nov. 2025 Her body was found by a housekeeper under the bed in her stateroom, law enforcement sources told CBS News. Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stateroom

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 27 Nov. 2025.

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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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