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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 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
Families There are family-friendly suites with twin beds as well as connecting rooms, complemented by special children’s amenities including toiletries, slippers and bathrobes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 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
Noun
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During the first days of session, in both the House and Senate chambers a Republican announced that a sportsmen’s caucus would be meeting soon for breakfast, and that Cunningham would join them.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the last few weeks, Congress has repeatedly debated pressing national issues at night — leading to confusion and turmoil in both chambers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Morgan Hall houses approximately 1,200 students and serves as a key residential hall for the school.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The plant houses 14 rumbling pumps in two football-field sized wings and is one of the most powerful water lifting systems in the world.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The personal finance company compared the average monthly rents for one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments between March 2025 and the following March with data from rental marketplace Zumper.—
Julia Hawkins,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2026
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The family lived in rental apartments and motels, with Dabito sharing a single bedroom with his parents and sister.—
Ingrid Abramovitch,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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They’re kept incubated at a lower temperature than human cells — 18 degrees Celsius versus 37 degrees Celsius.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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The findings challenge previous assumptions about how the brain integrates new cells and repairs itself.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Airplane cabins are dry, which can lead to dry skin and eyes, headaches, and even dehydration.—
Jill Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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But use of the six pods, arranged in a triple-bunk style layout between cabins, will put fliers in close proximity to others, prompting the airline to publish etiquette notes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Rooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooms. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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