stateroom

noun

state·​room ˈstāt-ˌrüm How to pronounce stateroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
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: a private room on a railroad car with one or more berths and a toilet

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In addition to discounts, travelers will find more stateroom options. Nathan Diller, USA Today, 5 June 2025 The interior salon is open plan, with lots of space and natural light, a design philosophy that carries over into the staterooms. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 May 2025 Fresh off a 2024 refurbishment, each ship can accommodate up to 190 guests in 95 staterooms. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025 The owners’ deck has a forward-facing stateroom offering views out over the helideck, al fresco lounging with a private hot tub, a large ensuite dressing room, and an office. Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for stateroom

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First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stateroom was in 1660

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“Stateroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stateroom. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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stateroom

noun
state·​room ˈstāt-ˌrüm How to pronounce stateroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a private room on a ship or on a railroad car

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