Roommate
ˈruːmmeɪt
Definitions
A person who shares a room or apartment with another.
ˈruːmmeɪt
A person who shares a room or dwelling with another person or people.
My roommate and I share the cost of rent and groceries.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're in a house or apartment, and you're not living there alone! Your roommate is the person you share the space with, splitting the cost and maybe even becoming friends. It's like having a buddy living with you!
👶 For kids: A roommate is someone you share a bedroom or house with, like a friend or a sibling.
More Examples
She is looking for a roommate to help pay the bills.
Having a good roommate makes living away from home easier.
How It's Used
"College students often have roommates to share living expenses."
"They were looking for a roommate to fill the spare bedroom."
From "room" + "mate." The word reflects the shared living space between two or more people.
The term 'roommate' gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in the context of university housing and shared apartments in cities.
Memory tip
Think of a mate, but in a room—someone you live with.