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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
transitive verb
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Alternate definitions:
room
n.
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.
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Converse of object
- sit: Accommodation: Ground floor - Sitting room, breakfast kitchen, double bedroom, king size bed with en-suite shower room, utility.
Adjective modifier
- double: A bout half the students are in shared, double rooms, the rest in singles.
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.
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.
The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historical usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com.
And my parents finally realize that I'm kidnapped and they snap into action immediately: they rent out my room.
Perdre Mais perdre vraiment Pour laisser place a' la trouvaille Perdre La vie pour trouver laVictoire. To lose But really to lose And make room for discovery To lose Life so as to discover Victory.
There is room in the west for wolves.
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