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roommate

/ruːmˈmeɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does roommate mean?

noun

A person who shares an apartment or house with someone else, often under a rental agreement. A person who lives with someone else in a shared accommodation.

Example

"My roommate left the dishes in the sink again."

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