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
Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
The Ahwahnee, which has 99 rooms, 24 cottages, a heated outdoor pool, and two on-site restaurants, has been the premier place to stay in Yosemite since its doors opened in 1927.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
The Droptines were used to playing simple dive bars and rock rooms.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2025
Standard rooms can start at around $177.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
From 1844 till her death in 1922, Sarah would continue making additions to the property, which now stands at 24,000 square feet, with 160 rooms, 10,000 windows, 2,000 doors, 47 stairways and fireplaces and more.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
People starving in their rooms, knowing that to go outside meant something worse than the agony of hunger.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Later, the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn opened, surrounded by tasting rooms, restaurants, and boutique shops.
—Justin Goldman, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
The club’s hallmark was its discretion, and what went on in the labyrinth of rooms that made up the basement club was never repeated in the outside world.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
Cheaper options or knock-offs tend to come with flimsy sockets, buzzing ballasts, or unreliable switches, which can make rooms look cheap or dated far sooner than expected and even create fire hazards.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
The Ahwahnee, which has 99 rooms, 24 cottages, a heated outdoor pool, and two on-site restaurants, has been the premier place to stay in Yosemite since its doors opened in 1927.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
The Droptines were used to playing simple dive bars and rock rooms.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2025
Standard rooms can start at around $177.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
From 1844 till her death in 1922, Sarah would continue making additions to the property, which now stands at 24,000 square feet, with 160 rooms, 10,000 windows, 2,000 doors, 47 stairways and fireplaces and more.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
People starving in their rooms, knowing that to go outside meant something worse than the agony of hunger.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Later, the Fess Parker Wine Country Inn opened, surrounded by tasting rooms, restaurants, and boutique shops.
—Justin Goldman, AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
The club’s hallmark was its discretion, and what went on in the labyrinth of rooms that made up the basement club was never repeated in the outside world.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooms
Noun
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Cities like Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson could lose more than 20% of their Colorado River water, triggering public debates in council chambers and municipal offices over how to respond, what to sacrifice and what to prioritize.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Trump officials invited a dozen members of Congress, including Republican and Democratic leaders and the top lawmakers on intelligence and armed services committees in both chambers.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Inside 26 Federal Plaza, the building that houses New York City’s immigration courts, ICE officers and Border Patrol agents have been patrolling the halls and positioning themselves outside courtrooms to detain migrants moments after their hearings.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Museu Afro Brasil houses some 6,000 artifacts telling this layered story through incredible visuals.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Mamdani's program includes a rent freeze on 1 million city apartments, in addition to free buses and childcare.—
Ben Adler,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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In a city heavily influenced by Buddhism and Taoism, living in apartments associated with ghastly deaths often stokes fear of bad fortune.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the anti-inflammatory nutrients in purple rice help to protect cells from damage.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The system works in bacteria, human cells, and even live tumor models, offering a safer and more precise alternative to traditional techniques.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Enjoy Balinese massages and a Rainforest hydrothermal circuit featuring hot and cold thermal cabins.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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Even the rooms – called cabins or staterooms – have different names than at hotels.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Rooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooms. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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