ROOM(S) Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

rooms 1 of 2

noun

plural of room

as in chambers

an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall finally had a room to himself when his older brother went off to college

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rooms

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of room

as in houses

to provide with living quarters or shelter we can room up to four visitors in our two guest bedrooms

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Noun

To up the glamour, Goyal outlined the walls and windows in jet-black molding, lending the rooms a tuxedo-piping effect. — Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026 The rooms are hung with wire grid-wall panels typically used for retail displays. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 14 Oct. 2026 Personalized postcards, matchbooks and coasters are moving out of wedding favor territory and into everyday living rooms. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 And throughout, the rooms are furnished with pieces from local artists and craftspeople, including Greek art, bespoke marble tables, and cast glass and iron lighting. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026 French newspaper Le Monde reported that hackers also extended the defrost cycle in some freezers and cold-storage rooms from one hour to eight hours to delay alarms. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2026 Can’t-miss-a-workout travelers will want to reserve one of four Wellness Suites, which are located in a dedicated Wellness Wing alongside 38 other rooms just off the Peloton Fitness Center and Spa Casa Mani. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Verb

Davis rooms with his childhood friends Kel (Nicholas Duvernay), who quits medical school in the premiere to pursue his dream of acting, and Josh (Jack Martin), a journalist whose idealism and sense of ethics do not extend to using his media CEO dad to land a gig as a PA on a news show. — Alison Herman, Variety, 2 June 2026 The side rooms off the main gallery contain playful areas that everyone from kids to grown adults will enjoy. — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026 During the news conference, Fullen called game rooms a menace to society that contributed to drug crimes, prostitution and violent assaults and robberies in the city. — John Wayne Ferguson, Houston Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026 Oceanview rooms with a terrace are worth the upgrade, with the floor-to-ceiling windows drawing in every shade of Caribbean blue. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025

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Noun

This uses distinct propellant grains that are arranged sequentially inside the motor casing and separated into two or more independent chambers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
Even if Democrats retake both chambers, their ability to pass an agenda will be limited by Senate filibuster rules, which require 60 votes to advance most legislation.

— Theodoric Meyer, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of chambers

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The store houses Smythson’s full selection, and also features a dedicated bespoke stationery salon, the only one outside of London, where customers can book a one-on-one appointment with a stationery specialist.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
The Brooklyn store also houses a small theater that hosts close-up magic performances, with Molly serving as the opening act, according to Rubin.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of houses

Noun

Karademas said that construction of the East Bank apartments is a sign the city is moving in a good direction.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Residents who lived in separate apartments in the house stood outside, according to the Culpeper Police Department.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of apartments

Noun

Wang failed her first attempt to defend her dissertation and became envious of her colleague's success in discovering how to deliver RNA to human cells using bacteria, Gomelsky told The Associated Press.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Researchers at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) in Australia found that specialized immune cells called gamma delta (γδ) T cells can spot and kill small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of cells

Noun

One of more than a dozen holiday cabins and cottages on the property, the dog-friendly Efford House sleeps 13 in its seven bedrooms.

— Nicholas DeRenzo, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
From shredding the slopes in the winter to floating on the water in the summer, the unofficial capital of the Sierra Nevada sees outdoorsy travelers constantly flocking to its campsites and cabins.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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