Definitions
- Referring to a person who rents a room in someone else's house and pays for meals as part of the arrangement. - Describing someone who lives in a boarding school or a similar institution where they receive lodging and meals. - Talking about a person who resides in a boarding house or a dormitory and pays for accommodation and sometimes meals.
- Referring to a person who rents a room in someone else's house but does not necessarily pay for meals. - Describing someone who lives in a rented room in a shared apartment or house. - Talking about a person who stays in a hotel or motel and rents a room for a short period of time.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to individuals who rent a room in someone else's property.
- 2Both involve living in a space that is not one's own.
- 3Both can involve sharing common areas like kitchens or bathrooms.
- 4Both can be temporary living arrangements.
- 5Both require payment for the use of the room.
What is the difference?
- 1Meals: Boarders typically pay for meals as part of their arrangement, while roomers may or may not have meals included.
- 2Type of accommodation: Boarders often live in more formal settings like boarding houses or institutions, while roomers can live in various types of rented spaces.
- 3Duration: Boarders often have longer-term arrangements, while roomers can have shorter-term stays.
- 4Level of privacy: Boarders may have more interaction with the property owner or other residents, while roomers may have more independence and privacy.
- 5Connotation: Boarders can imply a more structured and formal living arrangement, while roomers can suggest a more flexible and casual arrangement.
Remember this!
Boarder and roomer are both terms used to describe individuals who rent a room in someone else's property. The main difference between them lies in the inclusion of meals, the type of accommodation, duration of stay, level of privacy, and connotation. Boarders typically pay for meals, live in more formal settings, have longer-term arrangements, and may have more interaction with others. On the other hand, roomers may or may not have meals included, can live in various types of rented spaces, have shorter-term stays, and may have more independence and privacy.
