Roomer: meaning, definitions and examples

This term is seldom used and may be confused with 'rumor'. It historically refers to a person who rents a room in someone’s house.

• The roomer left the house early in the morning.

This term is used for someone who regularly spreads gossip, often with negative intentions or without consideration for the truth.

• Everyone avoided her because she was known as the office gossipmonger.

This term generally refers to a person who spreads rumors. It often implies spreading unverified or false information.

• He gained a reputation as a rumor-monger, and people started doubting his words.

This term usually describes someone, often a child, who informs on others, telling secrets or reporting others' actions, sometimes seen as being overly eager to do so.

• The teacher had to remind the students not to be tattlers.

Used mainly in the United States, 'roomer' refers to someone who rents a room in a private home, typically without meals included.

• Sarah rented out her spare bedroom to a roomer last month.
• The roomer has been living in the house for about six months now.

A general term for someone who rents a property (which could be an apartment, house, or room) from a landlord. It doesn't specify whether meals or other services are included.

• The tenant pays their rent on the first of every month.
• Each tenant is responsible for their own utilities.

Common in British English, 'lodger' refers to someone who rents a room in someone else's home, similar to a roomer. Meals are not necessarily included.

• They decided to take in a lodger to help cover their mortgage payments.
• The lodger stays mostly in his room and uses the kitchen occasionally.

This term is used when someone rents a room in a private home and usually receives meals as part of the arrangement.

• As a boarder, I get breakfast and dinner included in my rent.
• The school accepts boarders from all over the country.