roommate

[room-meyt, room-]

noun

1. a person who is assigned to share or shares a room or apartment with another or others.

roommate

/ ˈruːmˌmeɪt, ˈrʊm- /

noun

1. a person with whom one shares a room or lodging

Word History and Origins

Origin of roommate¹

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90; room + mate ¹

Example Sentences

Gisele has also drawn significant interest in Europe and now that her sister and roommate has left Angel City, she has even more reason to leave.

From Los Angeles Times

For Thompson, 20, leaving Angel City would also mean leaving her sister and roommate Gisele, 19, a national team defender who was signed by Angel City in December 2023.

From Los Angeles Times

Thompson leaving Angel City would also mean leaving her sister and roommate Gisele, 19, a national team defender who was signed by Angel City in December 2023.

From Los Angeles Times

The Hulu limited series starring Grace Van Patten retells the events surrounding Amanda Knox, a woman convicted of murdering her roommate, only for the conviction to be overturned.

From Los Angeles Times

I listened intently with my roommate as if it were a true crime podcast.

From Salon

Related Words

• friend 
• mate