Definitions
- Referring to a person who shares a room with another person. - Talking about a close friend or companion who lives in the same room or apartment. - Describing a roommate who is easy-going and friendly.
- Referring to a person who shares an apartment or flat with another person. - Talking about a person who lives in the same flat or apartment as another person. - Describing a flatmate who shares living expenses and household chores.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a person who shares living space with another person.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a friend or companion who lives with you.
- 3Both words can be used to refer to someone you split living expenses with.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Roomie is more commonly used in American English, while flatmate is more commonly used in British English.
- 2Type of dwelling: Roomie is typically used to refer to people who share a room, while flatmate is used for people who share an apartment or flat.
- 3Formality: Flatmate is considered more formal than roomie.
- 4Connotation: Roomie has a more casual and friendly connotation, while flatmate is more neutral and business-like.
Remember this!
Roomie and flatmate are synonyms that refer to a person who shares living space with another person. However, roomie is more commonly used in American English and refers to people who share a room, while flatmate is more commonly used in British English and refers to people who share an apartment or flat. Additionally, roomie has a more casual and friendly connotation, while flatmate is more neutral and formal.
