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roommates

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈɹuˌmeɪts// UK //ɹˈuːmeɪts// room·mates

n. people who live in the same house or apartment as you, but are not part of your family. You usually share the rent and the common areas like the kitchen.

n. individuals who share a rented apartment, house, or dormitory room, typically excluding family members. Common in North American English; British English often prefers 'flatmates'.


SIMPLE

I live with two roommates in a small apartment.

CONTEXTUAL

After graduating, she looked for roommates online to help split the high cost of living downtown.

COMPLEX

Living with roommates requires a delicate balance of social interaction and respect for personal boundaries, especially regarding shared responsibilities like cleaning and utility bills.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'roommate'; typically used with the verb 'share' or 'live with'.

Pitfall

I share my room with my roommates.I share my apartment with my roommates.In American English, 'roommate' usually refers to sharing a house or apartment, not necessarily the same bedroom.

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