Rooming House

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈruːmɪŋ haʊs/

Definitions of rooming house

noun a lodging house providing rooms for rent, especially to people on a temporary basis

Example Sentences

A1 I live in a rooming house with several other people.

A2 Rooming houses are a popular option for students looking for affordable housing.

B1 The rooming house I stayed in had shared bathrooms and kitchens.

B2 Rooming houses can be a good choice for young professionals who are new to a city.

C1 The rooming house was well-maintained and had a friendly atmosphere.

C2 Living in a rooming house can be a unique experience, with a sense of community among the residents.

Examples of rooming house in a Sentence

formal The city council passed a new ordinance regulating the operation of rooming houses in residential neighborhoods.

informal I heard that the old Victorian house on Maple Street is being turned into a rooming house for college students.

slang I can't believe how cheap the rent is at that rooming house down the street.

figurative His mind was like a crowded rooming house, filled with conflicting thoughts and emotions.

Grammatical Forms of rooming house

plural

rooming houses

comparative

more rooming house

superlative

most rooming house

present tense

rooming house

future tense

will rooming house

perfect tense

have rooming housed

continuous tense

is rooming housing

singular

rooming house

positive degree

rooming house

infinitive

to rooming house

gerund

rooming housing

participle

rooming housed

Origin and Evolution of rooming house

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'rooming house' originated in Europe during the Middle Ages when travelers would seek temporary lodging in private homes.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'rooming house' evolved to refer to a house or building where individuals rent rooms for lodging on a short-term basis, typically without meals included.