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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The luxury vessel accommodates up to 245 guests in 123 staterooms and suites, many with private balconies. Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 The owner has made scientific discovery part of the mission, carved out a dedicated stateroom for guides or researchers during the yacht’s extensive refit. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2026 The cruise ship, when completed, will have 499 staterooms capable of hosting 998 guests at a time. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 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 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 28 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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