roomie

Example Sentences

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He said his leathery roomie showed affection by staying close to him and being docile.

From Washington Post • Aug. 29, 2022

I can only describe it as landing somewhere between Data on "Star Trek" and Jennifer Jason Leigh's screwy roomie in "Single White Female."

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2020

In her absence, Liv has a new roomie, who professes to be a government bureaucrat but already looks like trouble.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2015

The zingers ricochet amid knowing college-movie clichés and memorable turns from Keith and Kenny Lucas, as a tag-team duo called the Yangs, and especially a fearless Jillian Bell as Mercedes, Maya’s petulant-in-pink roomie.

From New York Times • Jun. 12, 2014

“Yeah, sure,” Chas said, obvious in his lack of enthusiasm at engaging his new roomie in conversation.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith