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
Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026
Another option is the 7 garden suite cabana rooms in the outdoor property.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Despite recent reports of lower-than-expected demand for hotel rooms in the Kansas City area during the World Cup, international visitors will be here during the tournament.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 May 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
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
Crew members are packed into the entry hall as preparations are made to shoot the big scene inside one of the grand rooms.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 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
These old stairwells wind their way around changing floor-plate sizes, setbacks, and mechanical rooms.
—Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026
Another option is the 7 garden suite cabana rooms in the outdoor property.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Despite recent reports of lower-than-expected demand for hotel rooms in the Kansas City area during the World Cup, international visitors will be here during the tournament.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 May 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
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
Crew members are packed into the entry hall as preparations are made to shoot the big scene inside one of the grand rooms.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 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
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 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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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 11 May. 2026.
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