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: a private room on a railroad car with one or more berths and a toilet

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Knowing how to make the most of every drawer, outlet, and inch of space is what truly helps a stateroom become more functional and comfortable. Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 Much like hotels, stateroom phones also offer easy access to various points of contact. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 July 2026 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, 3 July 2026 Twin-balcony staterooms feature a combination of French and full step-out balconies, along with floor-to-ceiling windows, ample storage, strong Wi-Fi, and blackout curtains. Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026 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 23 Jul. 2026.

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stateroom

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

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