stateroom

noun

state·room | \ ˈstāt-ˌrüm

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, -ˌru̇m \

Definition of stateroom

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 The owner’s stateroom, meanwhile, occupies a whole private deck. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, "This Epic 360-Foot Superyacht Concept Has a Helipad That Doubles as a Basketball Court," 1 Apr. 2021 Those interested may find a stateroom available in 2021 but may have to book years in advance. — Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, "Are People Paying Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars For Cruises?," 5 Mar. 2021 The five-stateroom interior has also been super-sized, with the main lounge’s floor-to-ceiling windows providing an intimate view of the sea, and a 107-sq. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, "Ferretti’s New Wide-Body Flagship Wants to Be Your Home on the Water," 15 Mar. 2021 On their stateroom television, the couple watched as Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency and as National Guard helicopters dropped virus test kits on the boat. — Lizzie Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle, "The Grand Princess cruise was supposed to be their big anniversary celebration. Then COVID-19 hit," 6 Mar. 2021 Three influential factors are the cruise duration, cruise line and stateroom type. — Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, "Are People Paying Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars For Cruises?," 5 Mar. 2021 Buffet stations are no longer self-serve, and safety muster drills (training on evacuation protocols) are streamed on stateroom TVs instead of happening in person. — Davide Bertuccio, Travel, "Why cruise ships are setting sail again as COVID-19 rages," 25 Dec. 2020 This cost is for an interior stateroom with minimal amenities. — Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, "Are People Paying Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars For Cruises?," 5 Mar. 2021 The vessel is fitted with not one but two infinity pools: The first is located on the sundeck, while the second sits forward of the main deck above the owner’s stateroom. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, "With Two Infinity Pools, This 128-Foot Superyacht Is Like a Miami Penthouse on the Water," 5 Mar. 2021

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“Stateroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stateroom. Accessed 18 May. 2021.

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stateroom

noun

English Language Learners Definition of stateroom

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

British : a large room in a palace or home that is used for special occasions

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stateroom

noun

state·room | \ ˈstāt-ˌrüm

, -ˌru̇m \

Kids Definition of stateroom

: a private room on a ship or a train

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