room

UK: ruːm | US: ruːm

Definition
  1. n. a partitioned or enclosed area within a structure (e.g., a bedroom, office).

  2. n. space that can be occupied or where something can be done (e.g., "room for improvement").

  3. v. to occupy shared living space (archaic/rare, e.g., "they roomed together in college").

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Etymology

Derived from Old English rūm ("space, extent"), from Proto-Germanic rūmaz ("spacious"), linked to the Proto-Indo-European root reue- ("to open, free space"). Originally connoted physical/abstract spaciousness, later narrowing to architectural partitions.

Examples
  1. She booked a hotel room for the weekend.

  2. There’s no room left in the suitcase.

  3. The gallery provides room for creative expression.

  4. They roomed with three other students during university.

  5. Make room for the new equipment in the storage area.