Synonyms for

Roommates

Verb / ˈru:ˌmeɪts / Another word for roommates — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who shares a room or apartment with another person or people.

Synonyms & similar words

roommate roomie roomy housemate flatmate cohabitant partner companion roomie lodger boarder tenant occupant resident dweller inhabitant bedfellow mate buddy pal friend

Synonyms by register

Formal

cohabitants lodgers

Informal

housemates flatmates roomies

Literary

fellow dwellers chamber mates

Antonyms

strangers enemies rivals opponents outsiders

Common collocations

  • find roommates
  • get roommates
  • new roommates
  • good roommates
  • bad roommates
  • roommates agreement
  • search for roommates
  • share with roommates

Word family

noun roommate
verb roommate

Usage note

While 'roommate' is common in American English, 'housemate' or 'flatmate' are more common in British English. It refers to someone with whom one shares a living space, typically a bedroom or apartment.

Example sentences

  1. I have two roommates in my dormitory.
  2. My roommates and I take turns cooking dinner.
  3. My roommate is messy and never cleans up after himself.
  4. I share a bedroom with my roommate.
  5. My roommates and I are planning a party for our friends.

Quotes

  • The best way to make a good roommate is to be a good roommate.
  • Living with roommates is like being in a relationship, but without the benefits of sex.
  • There are some things you can't share without ending up liking each other, and knocking out a twelve-foot mountain troll is one of them.

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