noun
flatmate
FLAT-mayt
Flatmate (noun) means (British) A person you share a flat or rented home with, without being romantically involved. Example: “My flatmate always leaves dishes in the sink.”
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(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 notesIn 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."
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Word forms
- Plural
- flatmates
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My _____ always leaves dishes in the sink.
Etymology
From "flat" + "mate."
Rhymes for flatmate
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What does “flatmate” mean?
The word “flatmate” means (British) A person you share a flat or rented home with, without being romantically involved. In plain terms, someone you live with and split rent with, but aren't dating.
How do you pronounce “flatmate”?
“Flatmate” is pronounced FLAT-mayt (/ˈflætmeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “flatmate” in a sentence?
Here is “flatmate” used in a sentence: “My flatmate always leaves dishes in the sink.”
What part of speech is “flatmate”?
“Flatmate” is a noun.
