A1noun 1K

Room

🇬🇧 UK /["/ruːm//rʊm/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ruːm//rʊm/"]/

Meaning of Room

a part of a building that has its own walls, floor and ceiling and is usually used for a particular purpose

In simple words: A space inside a building, used for living, working, or sleeping.

Room in a sentence

• I have a small room in my house for studying.
• Can we move the furniture in this room to make it bigger?
• The room was filled with laughter during the party.
• He wishes he had more room for his books on the shelf.
• She put the box in her room to keep it safe.

How to use Room

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. You would use 'room' in conversations about homes, offices, or any enclosed space. Avoid using it in contexts that require more specific terms like 'office' or 'kitchen'.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'room' like a 'bloom' – both are separate spaces surrounded by something else.

Related words

Collocations with Room

• big
• cavernous
• enormous
• burst into
• come into
• creep into
• adjoin something
• face something
• overlook something
• key
• number
• lights
• around a/​the room
• round a/​the room
• from room to room
• big
• cavernous
• enormous
• burst into
• come into
• creep into
• adjoin something
• face something
• overlook something
• key
• number
• lights
• around a/​the room
• round a/​the room
• from room to room
• ample
• considerable
• enough
• find
• leave
• make
• room for
• room for manoeuvre/​maneuver

Synonyms for Room

• chamber
• locale
• area

Opposites of Room

• hall
• open space

Common mistakes with Room

• Confused with 'space', which is more general.
• Using 'room' to refer to outdoor areas.
• Incorrect pluralization; 'rooms' should not be confused with 'room's' (possessive).

Frequently asked questions about Room

What does Room mean?

A space inside a building, used for living, working, or sleeping.

What is the definition of Room?

a part of a building that has its own walls, floor and ceiling and is usually used for a particular purpose

How do you use Room in a sentence?

I have a small room in my house for studying.

Can you give another example of Room?

Can we move the furniture in this room to make it bigger?

What are synonyms for Room?

Common alternatives include chamber, locale, area.

What is the opposite of Room?

Opposite meanings include hall, open space.

What words go with Room?

It commonly pairs with big, cavernous, enormous, burst into, come into, creep into, adjoin something, face something, overlook something, key, number, lights, around a/​the room, round a/​the room, from room to room, big, cavernous, enormous, burst into, come into, creep into, adjoin something, face something, overlook something, key, number, lights, around a/​the room, round a/​the room, from room to room, ample, considerable, enough, find, leave, make, room for, room for manoeuvre/​maneuver.

What are common mistakes when using Room?

Confused with 'space', which is more general. Using 'room' to refer to outdoor areas. Incorrect pluralization; 'rooms' should not be confused with 'room's' (possessive).

How do you pronounce Room?

US: /["/ruːm//rʊm/"]/, UK: /["/ruːm//rʊm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Room?

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. You would use 'room' in conversations about homes, offices, or any enclosed space. Avoid using it in contexts that require more specific terms like 'office' or 'kitchen'.

What CEFR level is Room?

"Room" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.