stateroom

noun

state·​room ˈstāt-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

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 sumptuous suites are the allure here—the entry-level Seaview Suite is an eye-popping 473 square feet, more than twice the size of the industry’s average balcony stateroom. — Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

AmaNubia can accommodate up to 76 guests across 23 staterooms and 15 spacious suites, resulting in a somewhat intimate cruising experience. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026

Spacious and comfortable staterooms, with separate living and sleeping areas, walk-in closets, and double-vanity bathrooms. — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Even more, Sakara’s staterooms are nothing short of luxe—spacious and more boutique hotel than ship cabin. — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stateroom

• anteroom
• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume

Kids Definition

stateroom

noun

state·​room ˈstāt-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

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