What is another word for roommates?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈuːme͡ɪts] (IPA)

Roommates are individuals with whom you share a living space, usually a rented apartment or a dormitory. Although the term "roommate" is generally used to refer to one's housemate, there are other synonyms that can be employed interchangeably to describe the same. Some popular synonyms for roommates include flatmates, housemates, bunkmates, dorm-mates, cohabitants, and living partners. These terms are used based on whether you share a flat, house, bed, dorm room or living space, and the intimacy of the relationship you have with them. Regardless of what one calls them, having roommates is a great way to share responsibilities, expenses and even social connections.

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Usage examples for Roommates

We have been roommates for five years at college, and never once did we have a shadow of a disagreement.
"Molly Brown's Orchard Home"
Nell Speed
You are roommates, aren't you?
"Ester Ried"
Pansy (aka. Isabella M. Alden)
Besides Winona and Ida, there were on the floor below Estelle Monks, whom she knew well and Clarice Stuart and Anita Morgan, roommates, whom she knew slightly, despite their repeated advances.
"The Salamander"
Owen Johnson

Famous quotes with Roommates

  • I even lived on campus to get the college experience. I had five roommates and I still keep in touch with them while I'm on the road.
    Tatyana Ali
  • We have been roommates our entire lives. We just bought a place together.
    Mary-Kate Olsen
  • Its really hard to be roommates with people if your suitcases are much better than theirs.
    J. D. Salinger
  • I remember when I was in college, I used to watch Julia Child's cooking show during dinner and joke with my roommates about becoming a TV chef.
    Martin Yan

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