: one of two or more persons sharing the same room or living quarters
called also roomie
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For the Fourth of July weekend, Heartfield took his girlfriend, Ella Cahill, their high school friend, Joyce Catherine Badon, and Cahill’s college roommate, Reese Manchaca, to his family’s home in Kerr County, The New York Times reported.
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David Chiu, People.com, 14 July 2025
Isio is convinced that the only way out is to play by the rules, even when her charismatic new roommate, Farah (Ann Akinjirin), warns her otherwise.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 July 2025
While in police custody, Porter admitted to stabbing his roommate, according to the court documents.
—Mike Stunson
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Bushey said he was approached by his former roommate, who was acting as a go-between with the Dowds.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
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David Chiu, People.com, 14 July 2025
Isio is convinced that the only way out is to play by the rules, even when her charismatic new roommate, Farah (Ann Akinjirin), warns her otherwise.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 July 2025
While in police custody, Porter admitted to stabbing his roommate, according to the court documents.
—Mike Stunson
july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Bushey said he was approached by his former roommate, who was acting as a go-between with the Dowds.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
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“Roommate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roommate. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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roommate
noun
room·mate
ˈrüm-ˌmāt 
ˈru̇m-
: one of two or more persons sharing a room or dwelling
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