# housemate

/hˈaʊsmeɪt/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/housemate
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a person who lives in the same house as you but is not your family. You usually share the space and the bills with them.

For teachers: a person who shares a house with another person or group of people but is not a spouse or close relative.

## Examples

- I live with two housemates in a small apartment.
- After the move, my housemate and I had to split the cleaning duties equally to keep the kitchen tidy.
- While living with a housemate can be a great way to reduce monthly expenses, it often requires a significant amount of communication and compromise regarding personal habits and shared spaces.

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