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
Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
The rooms Six elegant bedrooms have wonderful high ceilings and huge shuttered windows.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
There were three, after all, which was coincidentally the same number of espresso machines in our extra-large connecting rooms.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
This month, the hospital granted rare access to reporters from the Associated Press, allowing them into rooms that lie on either side of the centerpiece of Les Invalides, a soaring mausoleum that holds Napoleon’s sarcophagus.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The sprawling property is home to 34 rooms and suites, along with seven private villas and another in the final stages of construction and set to open in early summer.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
That’s clear from the lobby’s bifurcated color scheme to the rooms themselves.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 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
The Mark Hotel, on Seventy-seventh Street and Madison, was a center of the hubbub, with a hundred and fifty-three rooms and suites booked out to various glam squads.
—Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
The rooms Six elegant bedrooms have wonderful high ceilings and huge shuttered windows.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
There were three, after all, which was coincidentally the same number of espresso machines in our extra-large connecting rooms.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
This month, the hospital granted rare access to reporters from the Associated Press, allowing them into rooms that lie on either side of the centerpiece of Les Invalides, a soaring mausoleum that holds Napoleon’s sarcophagus.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The sprawling property is home to 34 rooms and suites, along with seven private villas and another in the final stages of construction and set to open in early summer.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
That’s clear from the lobby’s bifurcated color scheme to the rooms themselves.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 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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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
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Nushaj is referring to the way his client was removed from the council chambers.—
Gino Vicci,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The Nebraska Medical Center also houses a National Biocontainment Unit.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
11 May 2026
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Santa Clara County houses much of Silicon Valley, and many of Meta’s employees live there, including Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The first phase of Founder’s Square, including 70 apartments, was completed in the town center at 50 Broad St, McMahon said.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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South End South End is one of the city’s trendiest areas, known for its walkability, light rail access and mix of restaurants, breweries and modern apartments.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
Noun
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As part of the presentation, BYD also staged a high-stress safety demonstration in which four battery cells were deliberately short-circuited.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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But in the wings, some cells remained with their metal doors.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The Poppy and Pout Lip Tint is an all-natural option that keeps her lips soft and hydrated in dry airplane cabins.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Behind the plush bedding and ocean views, cruise ship cabins are built with strict weight, safety, and efficiency constraints that limit how much soundproofing is possible.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Rooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooms. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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