room Meaning & Definition
What Does Room Mean?
Room is a noun that means an extent of space occupied by or sufficient or available for something see also elbow room, headroom, legroom, standing room. It can also mean an appropriate or designated position, post, or station. As a verb, it means to occupy or share a room especially as a lodger.
Room: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈrüm/ |
| Synonyms | way, board and elbow room |
Room Definition (Noun)
- an extent of space occupied by or sufficient or available for something see also elbow room, headroom, legroom, standing room
room to run and play / Can we make/find room for one more?
- an appropriate or designated position, post, or station
- place, stead
… in whose room I am now assuming the pen …
- a partitioned part of the inside of a building usually serving a designated purpose
- such a part in a house, hotel, etc. used for sleeping
- the people in a room
The whole room cheered.
- a suitable or fit occasion or opportunity : chance
no room for doubt / room for improvement
Room as a Verb
- to occupy or share a room especially as a lodger
- to accommodate with lodgings
Synonyms of Room
Room synonyms and antonyms →Room in a Sentence
Go to your room!
The room was on its feet.
Some users may not be able to access the AOL room.
Doctor Watson roomed with Sherlock Holmes at Baker Street.
room to run and play
Can we make/find room for one more?
… in whose room I am now assuming the pen …
The whole room cheered.
no room for doubt
room for improvement
room to run and play / Can we make/find room for one more?
no room for doubt / room for improvement
Word Forms & Grammar
roomed adjective
room
roomed
rooms
room·ing
rooming
Words That Rhyme With Room
Origin of Room
Middle English, from Old English rūm; akin to Old High German rūm room, Latin rur-, rus open land
First Known Use
before 12th century
1809i