roommate
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of roommate
Example Sentences
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The severity of seemingly mundane, everyday anxieties — school bullies, the prom, graduation, obnoxious Cher-obsessed college roommates — is on par with demons trying to hasten the apocalypse.
From Salon
“Vaughan will room with someone else because he said he’d be too comfortable with us and be a bad roommate,” Spalding said.
From Los Angeles Times
She talked about her first night out with her Californian roommate and the culture shock of seeing students wearing shorts to class and their public displays of affection.
After their roommate’s car was towed, Crispi accompanied her to retrieve it from Hollywood Tow Service, where they said the lot appeared unusually busy.
From Los Angeles Times
“Family only, but her roommates are holding a small reception at her apartment.”
From Literature
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