room — a part or division of a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a part or division of a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling
Pronunciation (IPA): /ruːm/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks every room in the house is his personal kingdom.
- There's always room for dessert, even after a big meal.
- Can you clean your room? It looks like a tornado hit it.
room
NOUN[/ruːm/]
a part or division of a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling
In the center of the frame, a family sits together on a sofa reading books and playing games. The walls, floor, and ceiling create a complete enclosure around them. A warm lamp illuminates the space while rain patters against the window outside. The enclosed area provides shelter and privacy from the stormy weather. Other family members move around within the same enclosed space, organizing books on shelves. a part of a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Room derives from Proto-Germanic *ruma-, meaning 'wide space' or 'expanse'. The word entered Old English as rum and evolved semantically from denoting open space to referring to a bounded, enclosed compartment within a building.
Breakdown
Proto-Germanic *ruma- (space, expanse) → Old English rum → Modern English room. The root relates to concepts of width and spatial extension, eventually narrowing to mean a defined interior space.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks every room in the house is his personal kingdom.”
“There's always room for dessert, even after a big meal.”
“Can you clean your room? It looks like a tornado hit it.”
“The hotel room had a beautiful view of the ocean.”
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