: one of two or more persons sharing the same room or living quarters
called also roomie
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Her roommates had contacted law enforcement after hearing noises coming from her room in the middle of the night and then discovering blood in her room that morning, according to the affidavit.
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Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
His roommate ended up at a Zack Food Supermarket located at 12300 NW Seventh Ave.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
This cabin is perfect for single living, roommates, or growing families.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
The New York Times reported that their daughter, Romy Reiner, discovered her father's body at the family's home in the Brentwood neighborhood, prompting her nearby roommate to call 911.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Dec. 2025
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Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
His roommate ended up at a Zack Food Supermarket located at 12300 NW Seventh Ave.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
This cabin is perfect for single living, roommates, or growing families.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
The New York Times reported that their daughter, Romy Reiner, discovered her father's body at the family's home in the Brentwood neighborhood, prompting her nearby roommate to call 911.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Roommate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roommate. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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roommate
noun
room·mate
ˈrüm-ˌmāt 
ˈru̇m-
: one of two or more persons sharing a room or dwelling
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