Also spelled room-mate
noun
Freq #4667
Meanings
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1
noun
A person you share a room with, especially in a college dormitory.
My roommate and I take turns cleaning the room.
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2
noun
A person you share a home or apartment with, though not the same bedroom.
I live with two roommates in a small apartment downtown.
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Etymology
From room + -mate.