roomie
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of roomie
An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; by shortening and alteration
Example Sentences
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“A performance piece, of course,” Muccia said of her actor roomie.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 29, 2024
The 26-year-old had been to the 1991 Gulf War even if he never told the stories and the younger roomie never asked.
From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2023
I can only describe it as landing somewhere between Data on "Star Trek" and Jennifer Jason Leigh's screwy roomie in "Single White Female."
From Salon • Sep. 3, 2020
She had a record contract and doubled as their driver because Mr. Gagosian lost his license and his roomie couldn’t be trusted behind the wheel.
From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2019
“Yeah, sure,” Chas said, obvious in his lack of enthusiasm at engaging his new roomie in conversation.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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