roomie

noun

room·​ie ˈrü-mē How to pronounce roomie (audio)
ˈru̇-
plural roomies
US, informal
: roommate
Browder wasn't afraid to challenge his roomie at anything, be it boxing or tennis.Craig Neff
Because most new students are assigned to double rooms, the contract lets roomies examine each other's personal styles and preferences and communicate their likes and dislikes in order to arrive at compromises and thwart problems.Jan McCoy Ebbets

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Now, Paul Feig will show the chaos that can be caused by a bad roomie. Brent Lang, Variety, 24 July 2024 Bill Belichick scored more than a new love with 24-year-old former cheerleader Jordon Hudson, but a new roomie, as the couple has reportedly been living together for months. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 26 June 2024 Silence and a few nervous giggles among the roomies followed in their Nashville rental. Chris Jordan, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024 Time to get used to: The need to get your life and laundry together so your new roomie can do the wash, too. Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for roomie 

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of roomie was in 1911

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“Roomie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roomie. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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