room
A room is a portion of a building that is enclosed by walls, a floor, and a ceiling. It is typically designed for a specific purpose, such as sleeping, eating, or working.
Examples
3 of 5My bedroom is the smallest room in the house.
My bedroom is the smallest room in the house.
Please proceed to the examination room for your appointment.
Please proceed to the examination room for your appointment.
Is there enough room in the car for my bags?
Is there enough room in the car for my bags?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'room' as a 'box' with four walls, a floor, and a 'roof' (ceiling).
Quick Quiz
I need to clean my ______ because it is very messy.
Correct!
The correct answer is: room
Examples
My bedroom is the smallest room in the house.
everydayMy bedroom is the smallest room in the house.
Please proceed to the examination room for your appointment.
formalPlease proceed to the examination room for your appointment.
Is there enough room in the car for my bags?
informalIs there enough room in the car for my bags?
The laboratory room must remain sterile at all times.
academicThe laboratory room must remain sterile at all times.
We have reserved a conference room for the 2 PM meeting.
businessWe have reserved a conference room for the 2 PM meeting.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
make room
make room
room service
room service
room and board
room and board
Often Confused With
'Room' is a partitioned part of a building, while 'space' is a general open area or the concept of vacancy.
Usage Notes
It can refer to a physical partitioned area (countable) or the abstract amount of space available (uncountable).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'place' when they mean a specific room in a house, such as saying 'my cooking place' instead of 'the kitchen'.
Memory Tip
Think of 'room' as a 'box' with four walls, a floor, and a 'roof' (ceiling).
Word Origin
Derived from Old English 'rum', meaning space, scope, or opportunity.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many Western cultures, a person's bedroom is considered a highly private sanctuary.
Quick Quiz
I need to clean my ______ because it is very messy.
Correct!
The correct answer is: room
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a
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not
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