stateroom

[ steyt-room, -room ]

noun

1. a private room or compartment on a ship, train, etc.

stateroom

/ ˈsteɪtˌruːm; -ˌrʊm /

noun

1. a private cabin or room on a ship, train, etc
2. a large room in a palace or other building for use on state occasions

Word History and Origins

Origin of stateroom¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; state + room

Example Sentences

While I can’t afford to book a stateroom in the Retreat I am lucky some of my friends can.

From Washington Blade

Then back to the stateroom to finish unpacking and change for dinner with good friends in one of the specialty restaurants, EDEN.

From Washington Blade

Then it was back to my stateroom again to prepare for another tough night of food and drinking.

From Washington Blade

Shortly after entering my beautiful stateroom there was a knock at the door and my stateroom attendant, Lenie, had come to introduce herself.

From Washington Blade

Each morning I have had coffee, a bagel and orange juice delivered to the stateroom.

From Washington Blade

"No, thanks," the stranger said, taking his bag and shutting himself into his stuffy little stateroom.

From Project Gutenberg

This was not a bad idea, although the stranger shuddered as he thought of his ill-smelling stateroom and short berth.

From Project Gutenberg

If you are obliged to pass the night upon a steamboat secure, if possible, a stateroom.

From Project Gutenberg

You may not be able to obtain a stateroom upon all occasions when traveling, and must then sleep in the ladies' cabin.

From Project Gutenberg

The immense stateroom was especially furnished for the occasion at a cost, it is said, of about one hundred thousand pounds.

From Project Gutenberg

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