roomie

or room·y

[ roo-mee, room-ee ]

noun

, Informal.

1. roommate.

Word History and Origins

Origin of roomie¹

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; by shortening and alteration

Example Sentences

“A performance piece, of course,” Muccia said of her actor roomie.

From Los Angeles Times

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

“We bought it for our son freshman year in college in case a sleep-over visitor wanted a little privacy with another roomie present — never used.”

From Washington Post

Every Sunday was “roomie ‘Game of Thrones’” night, where my roommates and I made family-style meals.

From Seattle Times

He said his leathery roomie showed affection by staying close to him and being docile.

From Washington Post

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