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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Those travelling on Celebrity Edge Series ships enjoy a state-of-the-art infinite veranda, king-size Cashmere mattress bedding, soothing stateroom touches, and complimentary fitness classes. Michele Robson, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 That is also the case with a selection of staterooms that overlook Central Park on Deck 8. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2025 While questions still swirl surrounding how Bradley vanished from her stateroom within such a short timeframe, Valentin highlights a potential point of interest in answering what happened to the young woman. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025 All 92 staterooms and suites onboard the liner feature private balconies or terraces. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 June 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 21 Aug. 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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