stateroom

noun

state·​room ˈstāt-ˌrüm How to pronounce stateroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
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: a private room on a railroad car with one or more berths and a toilet

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Celebrity Cruises: Seventy-five percent off second-guest fares and up to $700 off per stateroom. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024 According to Cruise Critic, those who book Princess and Queen Grills suites also can earn up to $400 in onboard credit, per stateroom. Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 Plus, every stateroom aboard Scenic's ship comes with private butler service to ensure the journey is truly stress-free. Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Dec. 2024 Adding to the appeal for families and multi-generational groups, the new flagship offers connecting family staterooms, which can accommodate larger groups. David Nikel, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stateroom 

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stateroom was in 1660

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“Stateroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stateroom. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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stateroom

noun
state·​room ˈstāt-ˌrüm How to pronounce stateroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a private room on a ship or on a railroad car

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