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room

/ruːm/

[/ruːm/]

a space in a building

Beginnernoun

Definition

A part of the inside of a building separated by walls.

Example

The hotel room had a beautiful view of the mountains.

The hotel room had a beautiful view of the mountains.

Etymology

From Old English 'rum' (space), of Germanic origin.

How & Where It’s Used

Refers to any enclosed indoor space.

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