Definition

A room on a British warship where midshipmen and junior officers stay or work.

Example

The midshipmen gathered in the gunroom to discuss their duties for the day.

Conversation

Have you ever visited the gunroom on a warship?

No, I haven't, but I've heard it's quite interesting.

Yeah, it's where midshipmen hang out and relax a bit.

That sounds cool! I’d love to see how they live on board.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gunroom → The word is formed from "gun" (from Middle English *gunne*, meaning a type of firearm) and "room" (from Old English *rum*, meaning space or area). A gunroom is a designated space for storing or using guns.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'space' ('room') specifically for 'firearms' ('gun') — that's what a gunroom is.

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