Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rooming-house
noun
/ˈruː.mɪŋ haʊs/
Definition
A type of lodging where individuals rent rooms and share common areas.
Examples
- After moving to the city, she found a room in a local rooming-house.
- The rooming-house was known for its friendly atmosphere and community living.
- He decided to stay in a rooming-house to save on living expenses while attending college.
Meaning
Rooming houses provide residents with a private space to live while allowing them to share facilities like kitchens and bathrooms with other tenants.
Synonyms
- boarding house
- lodging house
- shared housing
- tenement
