Definitions

room

[room, room] / rum, rʊm /

NOUN

space, range

Synonyms

STRONGEST

area place

STRONG

allowance capacity chance clearance compass expanse extent latitude leeway license margin occasion opening opportunity play range reach rein rope scope sway sweep territory vastness volume

WEAK

elbowroom

Antonyms

STRONG

extreme limitation misfortune refusal

NOUN

enclosed section of building designed for specific purpose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accommodation apartment cabin cave chamber cubicle den lodging office suite

STRONG

alcove cubbyhole flat flop joint niche setup turf vault

Example Sentences

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He was arrested the following morning in room 207.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The chief concern is that the rout gripping tech stocks in June could deepen as investors are forced to sell what they own to make room for the newcomers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Giovanni tries desperately to renovate the room to make it a home for them, but David cruelly rejects his offering of a future together.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

That leaves little room for disappointment, but the valuation could stay elevated if the company keeps delivering.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

We say a quick hello to each other, and Alex takes me to the back room.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

room

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