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Definition of room-mate in English: room-matenounˈruːmmeɪt 1A person occupying the same room as another. Example sentencesExamples - We were room-mates during my formative years in international cricket.
- Today, her old college room-mate Jess was coming to live with her.
- There was a major improvement to her college living conditions this semester; she and Leah were now room-mates.
- His room-mate was not in the room at the moment, which made him glad.
- If your room-mate snores, ear plugs are the answer.
- 1.1North American A person occupying the same flat or house as another.
Example sentencesExamples - For the last two years they have been room-mates in the same house.
- We haven't been room-mates for nine years, and it wasn't even in this flat!
Synonyms friend, companion, boon companion, comrade, intimate, familiar, confidant, alter ego, second self
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