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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The company says guests can enjoy complimentary room upgrades within the same stateroom category and free fares for third and fourth guests when booked in the same stateroom. Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025 There was a queen bed, single sleeper sofa, and single pull-down bed that is hidden in the wall in our stateroom. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024 And their staterooms have a variety of family-friendly features, including separate sleeping and seating areas, under-bed storage, and split bathrooms. Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024 Prices vary by date and the number of guests sharing a cabin, but the lowest, non-discounted price for two adults in an inside stateroom on a seven-night sailing was listed at $4,361 as of Dec. 9. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 9 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 21 Jan. 2025.

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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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