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roommate

[room-meyt, room-] / ˈrumˌmeɪt, ˈrʊm- /
NOUN
companion
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And, of course, there was also the passing of Mother Love Bone singer Andrew Wood, who had been Chris Cornell’s roommate and dear friend.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

“My college roommate could be watching in South Carolina,” said longtime Democratic strategist Bill Carrick, who worked on former Mayor Eric Garcetti’s 2017 reelection campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

There is no one to split housing costs with unless we are comfortable with a roommate.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

In the lounge, where Pike and his roommate host dinner parties, icicle lights hang from the ceiling and cases of Coca-Cola are stored in a corner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

She glanced at the other balloon—her desk mate would be her former roommate Lian.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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