roommate
/ˈɹu(m)ˌmeɪt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: roommates
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person with whom one shares a room, as in a dormitory, barracks, rooming house, or apartment.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A person sharing the same home albeit not the same room (but generally not a family member or spouse).
NounRegister: US
Examples
I live with Marsha. We’re roommates.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “roommate” mean?
A person with whom one shares a room, as in a dormitory, barracks, rooming house, or apartment.
Is “roommate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.