Room in Meaning in English
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Definition
To stay in the same room as someone, especially used for mothers and newborn babies sharing a hospital room after birth.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in hospital/medical contexts for mothers staying with their newborns. Not used for hotels or casual situations. The noun form is 'rooming-in' (as a hospital policy). Often found with 'allow mothers to room in with their babies'.
Example Sentences
After giving birth, mothers are encouraged to room in with their babies.
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The hospital now lets fathers room in during the first night.
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Patients who room in recover faster, studies show.
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We were happy the hospital let us room in with our newborn.
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Some clinics don’t allow parents to room in overnight with their babies.
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If you want to room in, just let the nurse know when you arrive.
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