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, 20 Feb. 2026
Securing two triage rooms to complete the exam as a way to ensure privacy in the busy emergency department, Dana, with help from Emma, begins the evidence collection while carefully outlining the process to Ilana.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Inside church walls, some are already fortifying rooms and stockpiling food and blankets.
—Caitlin Hu, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025
Noun
There are also three group fitness rooms and a set schedule of classes, from yoga to mat Pilates.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Securing two triage rooms to complete the exam as a way to ensure privacy in the busy emergency department, Dana, with help from Emma, begins the evidence collection while carefully outlining the process to Ilana.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Inside church walls, some are already fortifying rooms and stockpiling food and blankets.
—Caitlin Hu, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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Since being introduced last January, the bill has not made any movement through the chambers.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
21 Feb. 2026
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There’s now a statewide bell-to-bell ban proposed in Senate Bill 78 that’s passed both chambers.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Travelers interested in architecture and urban design have to spend at least an afternoon—if not a full day—in the Dallas Arts District, which reportedly houses the most buildings designed by Pritzker award-winning architects anywhere in the world.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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The 33-room property also houses two restaurants, a cafe, a library, a ballroom, and a gift shop.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This location is situated closely to many thousands of jobs that could reside within walking distance or short bus ride of apartments, condos, townhouses and single-family homes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Five Thirty-One Partners is proposing to build a five-story building with retail on the first floor, 72 apartments and a rooftop deck.—
Igor Studenkov,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Located in the deepest layer of skin, stem cells are tasked with creating fresh, healthy skin cells when those that are old or damaged are ready for retirement.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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The exfoliant should shed dead, dull cells, age spots, and uneven texture while firming skin.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mesh ventilation at the front and back allows airflow to circulate, which comes in handy when moving between cold cabins and warmer terminals.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Employees who live in the tent cabins were moved into the Curry Village pavilion.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Rooms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooms. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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