Roomer
noun
A person who rents a room in someone else's house.
The old lady next door has two roomers in her house to combat loneliness and earn some income.

Often appears as...
- have a roomer
- rent to a roomer
noun
A person who lives in a rooming house.
Her income as a part time artist was not enough, so she was a roomer in a shared house in the suburbs.

Often appears as...
- be a roomer
- roomer at a rooming house
noun
A person who rents a room in someone else's house.
The old lady next door has two roomers in her house to combat loneliness and earn some income.

Often appears as...
- have a roomer
- rent to a roomer
noun
A person who lives in a rooming house.
Her income as a part time artist was not enough, so she was a roomer in a shared house in the suburbs.

Often appears as...
- be a roomer
- roomer at a rooming house
Definition 1 of 2

Cultural Context
Understanding 'roomer' may imply knowledge of local housing practices and affordability issues.

Many college students become roomers to save money.
Personal Connection
'Roomer' often denotes a personal, often friendly, relationship with the house owner.

Our roomer often joins us for dinner.
Not a Guest
A roomer is not a guest; they pay rent and usually stay longer.

The roomer has his own key to the house.
Cultural Context
Understanding 'roomer' may imply knowledge of local housing practices and affordability issues.

Many college students become roomers to save money.
Personal Connection
'Roomer' often denotes a personal, often friendly, relationship with the house owner.

Our roomer often joins us for dinner.
Not a Guest
A roomer is not a guest; they pay rent and usually stay longer.

The roomer has his own key to the house.
Cultural Context
Understanding 'roomer' may imply knowledge of local housing practices and affordability issues.

Many college students become roomers to save money.
Personal Connection
'Roomer' often denotes a personal, often friendly, relationship with the house owner.

Our roomer often joins us for dinner.
Not a Guest
A roomer is not a guest; they pay rent and usually stay longer.

The roomer has his own key to the house.
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