noun
roomie
Roomie (noun) means an informal short form of "roommate.". Example: “My roomie left dishes in the sink again.”
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An informal short form of "roommate."
"The last thing she remembers before drifting off to sleep is seeing her roomie use a disposable razor to shave someone's head."
— Cosmopolitan: Volume 219, United States: Hearst Corporation (1995)
"My roomie left dishes in the sink again."
"“The bed is amazing,” he said and grinned. “Good night, roomie,” he said and chuckled."
— Alexa Davis, Beautiful Roomie: Maxwell Brothers Romance Series (2018)
How to use roomie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual word for roommate, mostly used in speech among friends.
When to use it
Informal — fine in conversation and texts, but "roommate" is the neutral, standard term for formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- roomies
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Etymology
A casual shortening of "roommate" with the informal -ie ending.
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What does “roomie” mean?
The word “roomie” means an informal short form of "roommate.". In plain terms, a casual word for roommate, mostly used in speech among friends.
How do you use “roomie” in a sentence?
Here is “roomie” used in a sentence: “My roomie left dishes in the sink again.”
What part of speech is “roomie”?
“Roomie” is a noun.
What is the meaning of roomie?
"roomie" (noun) means an informal short form of "roommate.".
