Room: meaning, definitions and examples

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room

 

[ ruหm ]

Context #1 | Noun

living space

A room is a space enclosed by walls within a building, used for a particular purpose such as sleeping, eating, or working. Rooms vary in size and function, with different types such as bedroom, living room, kitchen, and bathroom. They are essential components of a house or apartment.

Synonyms

chamber, compartment, space

Examples of usage

  • I need to clean my room before my guests arrive.
  • We are looking for a new apartment with three bedrooms and a spacious living room.
  • The hotel room had a beautiful view of the city skyline.
Context #2 | Noun

space for an event or activity

A room can also refer to a space designated for a specific event, activity, or purpose. This could include a meeting room, conference room, or dance room. It is a defined area where people gather to engage in a shared experience.

Synonyms

auditorium, hall, venue

Examples of usage

  • The conference room is booked for a presentation tomorrow.
  • They rented a party room for their anniversary celebration.
  • The dance room was filled with energetic dancers.

Translations

Translations of the word "room" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sala

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zimmer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kamar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ะผะฝะฐั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pokรณj

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ƒจๅฑ‹ (heya)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chambre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ habitaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉ (bang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑูุฉ (ghurfa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokoj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ izba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆˆฟ้—ด (fรกngjiฤn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ soba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ herbergi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปะผะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ—แƒแƒฎแƒ˜ (otakhi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ habitaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'room' originated from the Old English word 'rum,' meaning space or extent. Over time, it evolved to refer to a specific enclosed area within a building. Rooms have been essential in human dwellings for centuries, providing designated spaces for various activities and functions.

See also: roomer, roominess, roomy.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #337, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.