Definition

A person who rents a room in someone else's house or property to live in.

Example

The roomer paid his rent on time every month.

Conversation

Have you found a new roomer for your spare room yet?

Not yet, but I’m hoping to soon since it helps with the rent.

That makes sense! It’s nice to have a roomer to share the space with too.

Definitely! Plus, it could be fun to have someone new around.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Roomer → The word is formed from "room" (from Old English *rum*, meaning space or area) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A roomer is a person who occupies a room, typically in a shared living situation.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who occupies a 'space' ('room') — the '-er' just means a person. A roomer is someone who lives in a room.

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