School & Education

Roommate

ˈruːmmeɪt

noun

What does Roommate mean?

A person you share housing with.

Example sentence

"My college roommate is still my best friend."

American usage tip

'Roomie' is the casual form.

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Teaching Assistant — a grad student who helps teach.
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Bachelor's degree studies or student.
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Borrowed money for education.
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A second-year student.
Midterm
An exam in the middle of the semester.
Credit hour
The unit measuring course workload.
Senior
A final-year student.
Dorm
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