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UK//ˈflætmeɪt//US//ˈflætˌmeɪt//

Meaning of Flatmate

A person with whom one shares a flat or apartment.

In simple words: Someone you live with in a shared house or apartment.

Flatmate in a sentence

  • I live with my flatmate in a small apartment in the city.
  • My flatmate and I often cook dinner together on weekends.
  • It's important to communicate with your flatmate about chores.
  • I found a flatmate through an online ad for shared housing.
  • Are you looking for a flatmate to share the rent with?

How to use Flatmate

Commonly used in British English; might not be understood in American English where 'roommate' is preferred. Use in casual conversations about living situations.

Grammar pattern

flatmate + noun

Memory hint

Think of a flat as a cozy space; your 'flatmate' is your companion in that space.

Related words

Collocations with Flatmate

  • find a flatmate
  • have a flatmate
  • live with a flatmate

Synonyms for Flatmate

  • roommate
  • housemate
  • cohabitant

Opposites of Flatmate

Common mistakes with Flatmate

  • Confused with 'housemate' which can include unrelated people living together.
  • Used in contexts where 'roommate' is more appropriate in American English.

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Frequently asked questions about Flatmate

What does Flatmate mean?

Someone you live with in a shared house or apartment.

What is the definition of Flatmate?

A person with whom one shares a flat or apartment.

How do you use Flatmate in a sentence?

I live with my flatmate in a small apartment in the city.

Can you give another example of Flatmate?

My flatmate and I often cook dinner together on weekends.

What are synonyms for Flatmate?

Common alternatives include roommate, housemate, cohabitant.

What is the opposite of Flatmate?

Opposite meanings include stranger, enemy.

What words go with Flatmate?

It commonly pairs with find a flatmate, have a flatmate, live with a flatmate.

What are common mistakes when using Flatmate?

Confused with 'housemate' which can include unrelated people living together. Used in contexts where 'roommate' is more appropriate in American English.

How do you pronounce Flatmate?

US: //ˈflætˌmeɪt//, UK: //ˈflætmeɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Flatmate?

Commonly used in British English; might not be understood in American English where 'roommate' is preferred. Use in casual conversations about living situations.