roommate
gb/ɹˈumˌeɪt/ us/ɹˈumˌeɪt/
B1
Английский
~ 8500
Значения
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Существительное
B1
entity
1
person you live with
A person who lives in the same room, apartment, or house as you.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is [someone]'s roommate
Частая ошибка:
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).
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
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.)
Коллокации
college roommate
|former roommate
|new roommate
|messy roommate
|roommate agreement
|roommate drama
Темы
daily life
|housing
|relationships
|education
|daily_life
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Грамматика
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- She posted a "roommate wanted" ad on several social media sites.
- The bulletin board in the student center is full of "roommate wanted" notices.