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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Everyone stays in a spacious veranda stateroom or suite; specialty restaurants, such as a fine Italian venue and a chef’s tasting experience, are complimentary, and so is the accompanying beer and wine. AFAR Media, 3 July 2025 While its rich marble ensuite is virtually the size of a stateroom itself—with a deep soaking tub, a walk-in rainfall shower, and a nifty sliding door (cutting the bathroom in half) perfect for offering a private guest bathroom when hosting sunset soirees or champagne receptions. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 Guests will be able to enjoy Viking’s signature Scandinavian design, staterooms with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and a veranda, a spa and fitness center, and an open-air bar. Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025 It has been received by all guests in their staterooms since as early as 2023 and the rules included have not changed since, Lupoli said. Moná Thomas, People.com, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for stateroom

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 30 Jul. 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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