noun

flatmate

FLAT-mayt

noun

(British) A person you share a flat or rented home with, without being romantically involved.

"My flatmate always leaves dishes in the sink."

"We found our flatmates through a university housing group."

How to Use Flatmate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone you live with and split rent with, but aren't dating.

UK vs US

British English says "flatmate"; American English usually says "roommate."

Easily confused with

roommate →

flatmates plural

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From "flat" + "mate."

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