noun

wardroom

Wardroom (noun) means the mess or common living area on a ship reserved for commissioned officers below the rank of captain. Example: “The officers gathered in the wardroom for dinner after their watch ended.”

noun

The mess or common living area on a ship reserved for commissioned officers below the rank of captain.

"The officers gathered in the wardroom for dinner after their watch ended."

"Word of the promotion spread quickly through the wardroom."

How to use wardroom

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe officers' common room and dining area on a naval ship.

Word forms

wardrooms plural

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Etymology

Simply ward + room — a room set aside for a "ward," an old term for a group of officers or guards.

Rhymes for wardroom

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wardroom” mean?

The word “wardroom” means the mess or common living area on a ship reserved for commissioned officers below the rank of captain. In plain terms, the officers' common room and dining area on a naval ship.

How do you use “wardroom” in a sentence?

Here is “wardroom” used in a sentence: “The officers gathered in the wardroom for dinner after their watch ended.”

What part of speech is “wardroom”?

“Wardroom” is a noun.

What is the meaning of wardroom?

"wardroom" (noun) means the mess or common living area on a ship reserved for commissioned officers below the rank of captain.