roommate
gb/ɹˈumˌeɪt/ us/ɹˈumˌeɪt/
B1
الإنجليزية
~ 8500
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم
B1
entity
1
person you live with
A person who lives in the same room, apartment, or house as you.
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] is [someone]'s roommate
خطأ شائع:
Many learners think "roommate" must always mean someone who shares the same bedroom. In American English, it often means someone who shares the same apartment or house, even with separate bedrooms. Learners also sometimes confuse "roommate" with "classmate" (someone in the same class) or "colleague" (someone who works with you).
المرادفات
housemate (Often used in British and international English for someone who shares a house, not necessarily the same bedroom.)
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flatmate (Common in British English for someone who shares a flat/apartment; similar idea but with regional flavor.)
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roomie (Informal and friendly; used mainly in casual speech and writing.)
الأضداد
neighbor (Lives in a nearby home, not in the same home or room.)
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stranger (Someone with no close relationship and definitely not living in the same home.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
college roommate
|former roommate
|new roommate
|messy roommate
|roommate agreement
|roommate drama
الموضوعات
daily life
|housing
|relationships
|education
|daily_life
أمثلة
- My college roommate and I still meet for coffee every month.
- I'm looking for a new roommate to share the rent on this two‑bedroom apartment.
- His roommate works night shifts, so the apartment is quiet during the day.
- She and her roommate split the cost of groceries and internet.
- I can't focus when my roommate is talking loudly on the phone.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I live in a small apartment with my roommate.
- My roommate is very tidy, and we clean the kitchen together.
- Next year I will have a new roommate at university.
- His roommate cooks dinner for both of them.
- Her roommate goes to bed very late every night.
القواعد
التعبيرات
find a roommate
1/fˈaɪnd ə ɹˈumˌeɪt/
fixed phrase
search for someone to live with
To look for and choose a person who will live with you in your home or apartment.
أمثلة
- I'm trying to find a roommate before my lease starts in August.
- There are many websites that help students find a roommate for college housing.
get a roommate
1/ɡˈɛt ə ɹˈumˌeɪt/
fixed phrase
start living with a roommate
To arrange for another person to move in and live with you in your home or apartment.
أمثلة
- Rent is getting too expensive, so I might get a roommate next year.
- If you get a roommate, you can split the bills and save money.
roommate from hell
1/ɹˈumˌeɪt fɹˈʌm hˈɛl/
idiom
informal
extremely unpleasant roommate
A very bad roommate who is rude, noisy, dirty, or difficult to live with.
أمثلة
- He never cleans, pays rent late, and plays loud music at 3 a.m. — he's the roommate from hell.
- After living with a roommate from hell last year, she's being very careful about who she moves in with now.
roommate matching service
1/ɹˈumˌeɪt mˈæt͡ʃɪŋ sˈɚvɪs/
fixed phrase
service that pairs potential roommates
A company or online tool that helps people find a good roommate to live with.
أمثلة
- The university offers a roommate matching service for first‑year students.
- We used a roommate matching service to find someone with a similar schedule and budget.
roommate wanted
1/ɹˈumˌeɪt wˈɔntɪd/
fixed phrase
notice looking for roommate
Words used in ads or signs to say that someone is looking for a person to share their home or apartment.
أمثلة
- She posted a "roommate wanted" ad on several social media sites.
- The bulletin board in the student center is full of "roommate wanted" notices.