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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How Cruise Tipping Works Some first-time cruisers may be shocked to learn that there is a per person—not per stateroom—gratuity and/or service charge already added into the cost of their cruise on many popular lines. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026 Breakfast delivered to my stateroom featured perfectly flaky croissants, crispy bacon, and eggs cooked to order. Megan Dubois, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026 There are 13 cabin categories, ranging from inside staterooms to plush Sky Suites, which sleep as many as five and come with private steward service. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026 With a generous interior volume of 1,710 GT, Horizon II offers up seven staterooms for 14 guests and cabins for 17 crew. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stateroom

Word History

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 7 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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