Roommate
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person with whom one shares a room or living accommodation. Someone who shares rental costs and living space.
“My university roommate became one of my closest friends despite our very different backgrounds.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈrumˌmeɪt/
Syllables
room·mate
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Wordle
Contains four vowels O, O, A, E; double O pattern is distinctive
Scrabble
Worth 10 points; double O and double M create interesting placement opportunities
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