rooms

word · lemma: room

/ˈɹumz/
roomz
/ɹˈuːmz/
roomz

Definition

Rooms are separate parts inside a building, usually divided by walls, each used for a different purpose such as sleeping, cooking, or working. The word can also mean available space for people or things.

Usage & Nuances

As the plural of 'room', it commonly refers to physical parts of a home or building: 'bedrooms', 'meeting rooms', 'hotel rooms'. In expressions like 'there’s no room' or 'make room', it means space, not a specific room. 'Room' is usually more general than 'bedroom' and often more natural than 'chamber' in everyday English.

Example Sentences

Our house has five rooms.

basic

The hotel has clean rooms.

basic

There are three rooms upstairs.

basic

We need more rooms for the wedding guests.

natural

This apartment looks small, but the rooms feel bright and open.

natural

The kids ran through the rooms playing hide-and-seek.

natural