Roomette: meaning, definitions and examples
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roomette
[ ruหหmษt ]
travel accommodation
A roomette is a small, private compartment in a train, typically designed for one or two passengers. It usually includes a bed that can be converted from a seating area, providing a more comfortable travel experience compared to standard seating.
Synonyms
compartment, private cabin, sleeping car.
Examples of usage
- We booked a roomette for our overnight train journey.
- The roomette on the Amtrak was cozy and well-equipped.
- Traveling in a roomette made the long ride much more enjoyable.
Translations
Translations of the word "roomette" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cama de trem
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฎเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Schlafwagenabteil
๐ฎ๐ฉ kamar kecil
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะผะฝะฐัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pokรณj
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใผใกใใ
๐ซ๐ท chambre
๐ช๐ธ cabina
๐น๐ท kรผรงรผk oda
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฃธ์ฃ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุฑูุฉ ุตุบูุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ malรก mรญstnost
๐ธ๐ฐ malรก izba
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๆฟ้ด
๐ธ๐ฎ majhna soba
๐ฎ๐ธ litaklefi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบััั ะฑำฉะปะผะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแ แ แแแแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kiรงik otaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ camarote
Etymology
The term 'roomette' is a blend of the words 'room' and the suffix '-ette', which is often used in English to denote a smaller version of something, or a diminutive form. The use of 'ette' dates back to the 19th century and is derived from the French diminutive '-ette', which lends a sense of smallness or compactness to the word. The specific use of 'roomette' to describe small sleeping quarters on trains likely emerged in the early to mid-20th century, as rail travel became a popular mode of long-distance transportation. As trains began to offer more private and comfortable accommodations, especially for overnight travel, the term became a staple in rail travel vocabulary, allowing passengers to enjoy a degree of privacy and comfort while on long journeys.