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 goal was to maximize indoor-outdoor living in the 100-ft class, with five staterooms supporting both family use and charter. Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 Court documents also stated that the Kepners allowed the boy and Anna to sleep in the same stateroom together. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026 Disney Cruise Line is offering 50% off kids' fares on select sailings when traveling with two full-fare guests in the same stateroom. ABC News, 18 May 2026 Boardwalk offers up 11 guest staterooms, one of which is a VIP suite forward that has a secluded alfresco lounge. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 May 2026 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stateroom. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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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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