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How to pronounce room
Say it like this: /ɹum/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does room mean?
nounAn opportunity or scope (to do something).
“Nor shalt thou give me room to doubt whether it be necessity or love, that inspires this condescending impulse.”
Space for something, or to carry out an activity.
“He explains they have enough room to stand and lie down, points out the "little cup to brush our teeth", and the place where they pray.”
A particular portion of space.
“When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room.”
verbTo reside, especially as a boarder or tenant.
“Doctor Watson roomed with Sherlock Holmes at Baker Street.”
To assign to a room; to allocate a room to.
adjWide; spacious; roomy.
advFar; at a distance; wide in space or extent.
Off from the wind.
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