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

I’m doing much better now financially, and although I could now step out on my own again, I am committed to sticking with him as a roomie.

From Slate • Oct. 14, 2019

I applaud your sensitivity to the possibly ugly chain reaction here: You tell your roomie she is stretching out your clothes; she feels bad about her weight, which turns to icy resentment toward you.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2018

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

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith