as in chambers
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 houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
we can room up to four visitors in our two guest bedrooms
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Recent Examples of rooms
Helen Brown, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
The app allows for remote collaboration, so additional doctors, consultants, or even medical students in other rooms or cities can beam in and observe every cut and stitch, as if through his eyes.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026
Mountain View is offering to pay for rooms at a list of hotels and reimburse residents for meals and incidental expenses.
—Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The traditional main residence showcases intricate molding and dark wood flooring throughout, from the grand formal living and dining rooms to the more casual sitting rooms and breakfast nook, with practically all the spaces featuring stately fireplaces.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Bruccoleri is soon summoned inside Dyffryn Gardens, where one of the rooms has been transformed into a Regency ballroom.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Comfortable public spaces like the winter garden and libraries mean the whole family isn’t trapped in one or two rooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Other rooms will be dedicated to architecture, cinema, photography, muralism, comics and graphic stories, magna and anime, and children’s stories.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Photos from Prison Islands show players in different rooms completing challenges that lead to the small groups making their escape.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026
During the news conference, Fullen called game rooms a menace to society that contributed to drug crimes, prostitution and violent assaults and robberies in the city.
—John Wayne Ferguson, Houston Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026
Oceanview rooms with a terrace are worth the upgrade, with the floor-to-ceiling windows drawing in every shade of Caribbean blue.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025
Noun
Simple rooms and studios look over an orchard of orange, lemon and olive trees that leads, down a stone staircase, to a small private beach.
—Helen Brown, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026
The app allows for remote collaboration, so additional doctors, consultants, or even medical students in other rooms or cities can beam in and observe every cut and stitch, as if through his eyes.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 30 Apr. 2026
Mountain View is offering to pay for rooms at a list of hotels and reimburse residents for meals and incidental expenses.
—Andrea Nakano, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The traditional main residence showcases intricate molding and dark wood flooring throughout, from the grand formal living and dining rooms to the more casual sitting rooms and breakfast nook, with practically all the spaces featuring stately fireplaces.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Bruccoleri is soon summoned inside Dyffryn Gardens, where one of the rooms has been transformed into a Regency ballroom.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Comfortable public spaces like the winter garden and libraries mean the whole family isn’t trapped in one or two rooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Other rooms will be dedicated to architecture, cinema, photography, muralism, comics and graphic stories, magna and anime, and children’s stories.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Photos from Prison Islands show players in different rooms completing challenges that lead to the small groups making their escape.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
During the news conference, Fullen called game rooms a menace to society that contributed to drug crimes, prostitution and violent assaults and robberies in the city.
—John Wayne Ferguson, Houston Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026
Oceanview rooms with a terrace are worth the upgrade, with the floor-to-ceiling windows drawing in every shade of Caribbean blue.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooms
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The Colorado House and Senate have entered the final two weeks of the 2026 legislative session, and both chambers were set Friday for lengthy floor votes on several hefty bills, including legislation dealing with credit card swipe fees, state labor laws and other issues.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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People munched on cheese cubes and cheesecake bites or fanned themselves in the shade, watching on big-screen televisions as the old guard said their goodbyes inside the council chambers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The Broadway theater that houses The Book of Mormon caught fire Monday morning, with fire officials describing it as a three-alarm fire.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2026
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The Met Gala is a major fundraiser for the museum’s Costume Institute, which houses numerous historic pieces of fashion and related artifacts.—
Adam Carlson,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Fire officials said that open doors near a central staircase allowed the flames to intensify and shoot upstairs to other apartments.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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This effort would speed up housing construction for families who have lost their homes and build high-rise apartments with a fast five-day permit approval system.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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And the cells seem to love that.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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Most of your immune cells are located in your gut, meaning gut-friendly foods like yogurt can directly support immune health by helping the gut microbiome thrive, says Ehsani.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
Noun
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In fact, many passengers unknowingly make small mistakes in premium cabins that can affect both their own comfort and the overall flight experience.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Known for its pristine beaches and stargazing opportunities, the park is a perfect place to camp right on the water, though dogs are not allowed on the beaches or in cabins.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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“Rooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooms. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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