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room (ro̵̅o̅m, ro̵om)

noun

  1. space, esp. enough space, to contain something or in which to do something room for one more, room to move around in
  2. suitable scope or opportunity room for doubt
  3. a space within a building enclosed by walls or separated from other similar spaces by walls or partitions
  4. living quarters; lodgings; apartment
  5. the people gathered together in a room
  6. 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

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room Synonyms

room

n.

  1. Space

    vastness, reach, sweep, scope; see capacity 1, extent, leeway.

  2. 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;

  3. The possibility of admission

    opening, place, opportunity; see vacancy 1.

  4. 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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room Usage Examples

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.
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room quotes

And my parents finally realize that I'm kidnapped and they snap into action immediately: they rent out my room.

-Allen,Woody pseudonym of  Allen Stewart Konigsberg

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.

-Kostrowitzki

There is room in the west for wolves.

-Babbitt, Bruce Edward

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