stateroom
Stateroom (noun) means a private cabin on a ship or train, often reserved for passengers paying for extra comfort. Example: “They booked a stateroom with a private balcony for the cruise.”
How to use stateroom
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA private, often upscale cabin on a ship or train.
Word forms
- Plural
- staterooms
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
They booked a _____ with a private balcony for the cruise.
Etymology
A compound of state (in the sense of grandeur) and room.