roomer

[roo-mer]

roomer Definition

a person who rents a room, especially in someone's home.

Using roomer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "roomer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The house has three roomers.

  • Example

    She is looking for a roomer to help pay the rent.

  • Example

    The landlord was unhappy with the behavior of his roomers.

roomer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for roomer

Phrases with roomer

  • take in roomers

    to rent out rooms in one's home to others

    Example

    After her husband died, she took in roomers to make ends meet.

  • room and board

    lodging and meals provided in exchange for payment

    Example

    The college offers a package deal for room and board.

  • a house or building where rooms are rented out to people

    Example

    He lived in a rooming house while he was in college.

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Summary: roomer in Brief

A 'roomer' [roo-mer] is a person who rents a room, especially in someone's home. It is synonymous with 'boarder,' 'lodger,' and 'tenant.' The term is often used in phrases like 'take in roomers,' which means to rent out rooms in one's home to others, and 'room and board,' which refers to lodging and meals provided in exchange for payment.