First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1room
noun \ˈrüm, ˈru̇m\
: a part of the inside of a building that is divided from other areas by walls and a door and that has its own floor and ceiling
: a room in a house, hotel, etc., where someone sleeps
: space that is used for something
Full Definition of ROOM
1
: an extent of space occupied by or sufficient or available for something <room to run and play>
2
3
a : a partitioned part of the inside of a building; especially : such a part used as a lodging b : the people in a room
4
: a suitable or fit occasion or opportunity : chance <no room for doubt>
— roomed \ˈrümd, ˈru̇md\ adjective
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Origin of ROOM
Middle English, from Old English rūm; akin to Old High German rūm room, Latin rur-, rus open land
Related to ROOM
- Synonyms
- elbow room, place, space, way
Other Architecture Terms
2room
verb
: to live in a room, apartment, or house with another person
Full Definition of ROOM
intransitive verb
: to occupy or share a room especially as a lodger
transitive verb
: to accommodate with lodgings
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First Known Use of ROOM
1817
ROOM Defined for Kids
1room
noun \ˈrüm, ˈru̇m\
Definition of ROOM for Kids
1
: a divided part of the inside of a building
2
: a bedroom in a home or hotel
3
: the people in a room <The whole room cheered.>
4
: available space <We had barely room to move.>
5
: a suitable opportunity <There's room for improvement.>
2room
verb
roomedroom·ing
Definition of ROOM for Kids
: to provide with or live in lodgings <Our mothers roomed together in college.>
Medical Dictionary
room
noun \ˈrüm, ˈru̇m\
Medical Definition of ROOM
: a partitioned part of the inside of a hospital; especially : a space for lodging patients
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