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room
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- pronunciation:
- rum
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rUm
- features:
- Word History, Word Builder, Word Explorer
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| definition 1: |
A room is any part of a building that is separated from other areas by walls or doors.
Yesterday, Isabel hid behind the couch in the living room, and her sister ran from room to room looking for her.My room is smaller than my brother's room, but I like it.
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| definition 2: |
Room is the space that a thing fills, or it is empty space that can be filled with things or people.
These boxes take up a lot of room in the closet.After Gabby put all her clothes in her suitcase, there wasn't any more room for her sneakers.Our basement is big and has a lot of room to play in.- synonyms:
- place, space
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In Old English, the word rum meant "space" or "enough space."
Word Builder: kinds of rooms
- bathroom:
a room where people wash and use the toilet.
- bedroom:
a room where people sleep and keep their clothing.
- dining room:
a room where people sit and eat a meal at a table.
- laundry room:
a room where people do laundry.
- living room:
a room where people sit and relax.
- store room:
a room where people store things.
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broader category that includes rooms |
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building |
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some examples of rooms |
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bathroom, bedroom, classroom, closet, den, dining room, kitchen, living room, office, restroom |
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some parts of rooms |
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ceiling, door, floor, wall |
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some things found in rooms |
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bathtub, carpet, fireplace, furniture, lights, mirror, picture, rug, sink, toilet |
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some things used in making rooms |
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brick, concrete, metal, nails, paint, pipes, screws, steel |
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