room

room (ro̵̅o̅m, ro̵om)

noun

space, esp. enough space, to contain something or in which to do something room for one more, room to move around in
suitable scope or opportunity room for doubt
a space within a building enclosed by walls or separated from other similar spaces by walls or partitions
living quarters; lodgings; apartment
the people gathered together in a room
Obsolete a position or office

Etymology: ME roum < OE rum, akin to ON, OHG < IE base *rewe-, to open, room > L rus, land

intransitive verb

to occupy living quarters; have lodgings; lodge

transitive verb

to provide with a room or lodgings

Space
vastness, reach, sweep, scope; see capacity 1, extent, leeway.
An enclosure
chamber, apartment, salon, cabin, cubicle, compartment, alcove, niche, vault. see also dining room.
Kinds of rooms include: living, sitting, drawing, dining, reception, bed, music, play, game, bath, guest, family, furnace, waiting, boudoir, cupboard, foyer, vestibule, study, library, den, recreation room, rec room, kitchen, hall, master bedroom, parlor, wardrobe, closet, press, scullery, pantry, basement, utility, laundry, sewing, cellar, attic, garret, anteroom, dormitory, alcove, ward, nacelle, barrack, office, breakfast nook, nursery, studio, schoolroom, loft, porch, sun room;
The possibility of admission
opening, place, opportunity; see vacancy 1.
A rented sleeping room; often plural
lodgings, chambers, quarters, studio, one-room apartment, bed-sitting room (British), efficiency apartment, flat, bachelor apartment*, digs*, pad*; see also apartment, bedroom.

Converse of object

sit: Accommodation: Ground floor - Sitting room, breakfast kitchen, double bedroom, king size bed with en-suite shower room, utility.
shower: Accommodation: Ground floor - Sitting room, breakfast kitchen, double bedroom, king size bed with en-suite shower room, utility.
chat: I have spent the last few hours in a private chat room with my family.
dine: His father was dining rooms most become part of.
dress: Who's the biggest in the England dressing room?
live: First Floor Steep carpeted stairs from living room to: Bedroom 1. Double bed.

Adjective modifier

double: A bout half the students are in shared, double rooms, the rest in singles.
spacious: The upstairs bathroom is a spacious room with a walk-in shower, WC, bidet and wash basin.
twin: Double rooms - may have twin beds and twin rooms may have one double bed.
comfortable: We have stayed here and enjoyed the real fires, great breakfasts, and comfortable room.
separate: Students may need to take examinations in a separate room to avoid distractions.

Modifies a noun

temperature: Leave to cool in the syrup, until they are room temperature.

Noun used with modifier

dining: Our large dining room with separate tables is the perfect place to enjoy a full english breakfast.
living: There is a large living room which has french doors leading onto the rear garden.
reception: The bright reception room is a generous size, allowing ample space for a dining table.
utility: Utility room for golf clubs, bikes etc 12.
hotel: Than hotel rooms friday into round network entering the our ability to.
steam: Indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room, spa bath and gym.

Preposition: with

fireplace: This is a large rectangular room with two ornate fireplaces - French doors open onto the front lawns.

Preposition: for

maneuver: This is because they see little room for local maneuver.

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