Rooming: meaning, definitions and examples

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rooming

 

[ หˆrumษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

shared living

Rooming refers to the practice of individuals sharing a room or accommodations, often to save on costs. It is common in various living arrangements such as student housing, hostels, and boarding houses.

Synonyms

cohabiting, lodging, sharing.

Examples of usage

  • I enjoyed rooming with my friends during college.
  • They decided to go rooming together to split the rent.
  • Rooming can be a great way to make new friends.
  • After moving to the city, I started rooming with a coworker.

Translations

Translations of the word "rooming" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acomodaรงรฃo

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‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chambre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ habitaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokoj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ izba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆˆฟ้—ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ soba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ herbergi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปะผะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ—แƒแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ habitaciรณn

Etymology

The term 'rooming' derives from the noun 'room', which originates from the Old French word 'romme', meaning 'space' or 'chamber'. The act of rooming developed as a modern concept to describe shared living arrangements in urban areas, especially in contexts like university dormitories or rental agreements. The idea of sharing living spaces has evolved over time, reflecting changes in housing needs, economic factors, and lifestyle preferences. As urbanization increased, so did the popularity of rooming situations, allowing individuals to reduce living costs while fostering communal living experiences. In contemporary society, rooming often caters to students, young professionals, and travelers, signifying a shift towards more flexible and collaborative forms of housing.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,059, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.