Roomette

Pronunciation: /ruːˈmɛt/

Definitions of roomette

noun a small compartment or cabin on a train or ship, typically containing two bunks and little else

Example Sentences

A1 I booked a roomette on the train for my overnight journey.

A2 The roomette was small but cozy, perfect for a solo traveler.

B1 The roomette had a fold-down bed and a small table for dining.

B2 The roomette was equipped with a private bathroom and shower.

C1 The roomette offered luxurious amenities such as a mini-bar and flat-screen TV.

C2 I prefer to travel in a roomette for the added privacy and comfort it provides.

Examples of roomette in a Sentence

formal The train ticket includes a roomette for overnight travel.

informal I booked a roomette on the train for the trip.

slang Let's snag a roomette on the train for some privacy.

figurative His mind was like a cluttered roomette, filled with random thoughts and ideas.

Grammatical Forms of roomette

• past tense: roometted
• plural: roomettes
• comparative: more roomette
• superlative: most roomette
• present tense: roomettes
• future tense: will roomette
• perfect tense: have roometted
• continuous tense: is roometting
• singular: roomette
• positive degree: roomette
• infinitive: to roomette
• gerund: roometting
• participle: roometted

Origin and Evolution of roomette

First Known Use: 1908 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'roomette' originated from the combination of 'room' and the suffix '-ette' which denotes a small version or a small space.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a small private compartment in a train or ship, the term 'roomette' has evolved to also refer to small private rooms or cabins in hotels or other accommodations.