Rooms
/ruːmz/
Definitions
2 meaningsA space within a building or structure, usually defined by walls, a floor, and a ceiling.
/ruːmz/
Enclosed and divided space within a building.
The house has several rooms.
💡 Simply: Rooms are like little boxes inside a building! They're where you sleep, eat, or play. Imagine your bedroom, the kitchen, and the living room. Those are all rooms!
👶 For kids: A room is a special place inside a house or building where you can do things, like sleep or play!
More Examples
We need to clean the rooms before the guests arrive.
She rented two rooms in a boarding house.
How It's Used
"The house has five rooms."
"They are looking for a three-room apartment."
"The hotel offers rooms with ocean views."
To occupy or use a room or rooms, especially for living or lodging.
/ruːmz/
To occupy a room or rooms.
They are rooming together to save money.
💡 Simply: To 'room' means you're staying or sleeping in a room. Like, if you and your friend decide to share a room on a trip, you'd be 'rooming' together!
👶 For kids: To 'room' means to sleep or stay in a room!
More Examples
I am rooming at a hostel during my travels.
The athletes will be rooming at the Olympic village.
How It's Used
"The students are rooming in a shared apartment."
"We are rooming at the Grand Hotel for the weekend."
Synonyms
Apartment
Area
Chamber
Compartment
Dwell
Lodge
Occupy
Reside
Idioms & expressions
room and board
Accommodation and meals, especially when provided together.
"The cost includes room and board."
make room for
To create space or allow something else to be included.
"We need to make room for more chairs."
From Old English *rūm* (space, area), related to German *Raum* and Dutch *ruimte*. The pluralization reflects its common use to denote a contained space.
The word 'room' has been used since Old English times to denote enclosed spaces. Its usage expanded over time, especially in the context of buildings.