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housemate

[hous-meyt] / ˈhaʊsˌmeɪt /


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At an estimated 19 years old, Larry has outlasted five prime ministers, upstaged visiting world leaders, and is currently living with his sixth housemate, Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Some people have enough money, but travel often and want a housemate for oversight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025

Nick Bateman - a housemate in the UK reality TV show Big Brother - was found to have attempted to "manipulate" his fellow contestant's votes, and was asked to leave the reality TV house.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025

Initially repulsed by her new housemate, a closer relationship gradually develops between the two women.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

Gorlitz enjoys it, but the youngest housemate laughs at him.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman