stateroom

noun

state·​room ˈstāt-ˌrüm How to pronounce stateroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
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: a private room on a railroad car with one or more berths and a toilet

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The design is available with three or four living areas, seating for up to 19 occupants, and, with an optional rear stateroom, the ability to sleep 10. J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025 Four of the seven additional guest staterooms on the main deck can be connected, forming two suites, each with a bedroom, sitting room and two bathrooms. Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Travelers with disabilities can also book an accessible stateroom. Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 More than two-thirds of the 1,045 staterooms have private balconies. Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stateroom

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First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stateroom was in 1660

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stateroom

noun
state·​room ˈstāt-ˌrüm How to pronounce stateroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a private room on a ship or on a railroad car

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