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Room

UK /["/ruːm//rʊm/"]/US /["/ruːm//rʊm/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

  • chamber
  • locale
  • area

Antonyms

  • hall
  • open space

Common mistakes

  • 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).