Pronunciation

/roʊm/

Definitions

Noun

1. A room is a enclosed space within a building, typically having walls, a ceiling, and a floor, intended for various purposes such as sleeping, working, or socializing.
   • Example: “The living room is where we spend most of our evenings together.”
2. Space or quarters given to a person or group, often in a hotel or dormitory.
   • Example: “Each student has their own room in the dormitory.”

Verb (transitive)

1. To assign or provide a room for someone.
   • Example: “The hotel reserved a room for the guests.”
2. To occupy or use a room.
   • Example: “They moved into their new apartment and started rooming together.”

Adjective

1. Relating to or denoting a room or its contents.
   • Example: “The room was decorated with antique furniture.”

Phrases

• “Take a room” means to book or reserve a room.
• “Room for improvement” suggests there’s space to enhance or do better.
• “The room was filled with books” describes a room packed with literature.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children were playing in their bedroom room.”
• Verb: “She spent the afternoon rooming with her friends at the library.”
• Adjective: “The study has a spacious room for a comfortable desk.”

Synonyms

• Chamber
• Suite
• Apartment
• Quarters
• Dwelling
• Space
• Living quarters
• Accommodation

Note: The verb “room” is not commonly used as a verb in its traditional sense of greeting or addressing someone, so the examples provided under “Verb” are metaphorical or specific to the context of providing or occupying a physical room. If you’re looking for synonyms related to greetings, please refer to the “Synonyms” section under the noun definition.