roommate

noun
UK: /ˈruːm.meɪt/
US: /ˈruːm.meɪt/

  1. A person you share a room or house with.

    1. My roommate is always playing loud music. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm looking for a roommate to share a two-bedroom apartment near the university. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who shares the same living space and related responsibilities.

    1. My roommate and I split the rent evenly. [ ] [ ]
    2. Finding a reliable roommate can significantly reduce your monthly living expenses. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

flatmate housemate
roommate intransitive-verb

  1. To share a room or living space with someone.

    1. I used to roommate with my cousin. [ ] [ ]
    2. She decided to roommate with a friend to save money on housing costs. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "roommate" in English means: A person you share a room or house with., Someone who shares the same living space and related responsibilities..

The phonetic transcription of "roommate" is /ˈruːm.meɪt/ in British English and /ˈruːm.meɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "roommate": flatmate, housemate.

Example usage of "roommate": "My roommate is always playing loud music.". More examples on the page.