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Definition of roomnext
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as in space
an extent or area available for or used up by some activity or thing I need more room to do a cartwheel they made room for him on the bench

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as in chamber
an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall finally had a room to himself when his older brother went off to college

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as in opportunity
a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place there's still room for improvement

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verb

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Recent Examples of room
Noun
The interior of the ship was also immaculate, Sadasivan said, with rooms disinfected daily and communal spaces spotless. Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 10 May 2026 Pepper plants are also taller than onions, leaving plenty of room for onions to grow underneath. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2026
Verb
Imagine going on the road and not being able to stay in the same place as your co-workers, but being forced to room with someone across town. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026 The side rooms off the main gallery contain playful areas that everyone from kids to grown adults will enjoy. Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for room
Recent Examples of Synonyms for room
Noun
  • The chef Eric Ripert and his partner, Maguy Le Coze, understand that space and time are as much luxuries as the commitment to craft and decades of dedication that give each plate here a consummate gleam.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • Each of the treatment rooms is named for a different flower or herb, and inside, that specific fragrance fills the space.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Many solitary wasps dig nesting chambers in sandy soils, like the cicada killer and the great golden digger wasps.
    Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
  • Virginia Democrats, who control both chambers of the General Assembly, approved $5 million in state funding tied to election administration, early voting operations, and voter education efforts connected to the referendum.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Many see Jordan as a way station to permanent resettlement in Canada, the United States, or Europe, where the economic opportunities are better.
    Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
  • This role gives him the opportunity to explore different departments before eventually committing to a specialty.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • To manage capacity, the shelter also relied on 968 foster volunteers to temporarily house animals.
    Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
  • They will be flown on a flight arranged by the State Department to a specialist quarantine facility in Nebraska previously used to house patients in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.
    Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 9 May 2026
Noun
  • It should be noted that most nuclear power plants have run without accidents for decades, and nuclear power plants have many safeguards in place to prevent problems, according to the World Nuclear Association.
    Krisztian Elcsics, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
  • When occupancy is lower, the evening happy hour takes place in the lobby lounge, but does not skimp on the buffet spread of hot and cold items, enough for dinner for many people.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • Designed like a sophisticated apartment, complete with armchairs, carpets, and chandeliers, Ruby is an inviting setting.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • McMahon said Bowfield Green are market rate apartments, and 20% of Founder’s Square apartments are rented to tenants who are make 80% of the area median income.
    Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • The Sixers had momentum — a chance to steal (yes, steal) a game against a far (yes, far) superior Knicks team and salvage what was left of their playoff hopes after ceding the first two games of the second-round series at Madison Square Garden.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
  • Once Cease was out of the game, the Angels had another chance.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • It's designed to accommodate a second seat, allowing families to expand without needing an entirely new stroller.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 May 2026
  • Subscribers can customize boxes to accommodate their dog's specific dietary restrictions.
    Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 12 May 2026

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“Room.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/room. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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