Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

semiprivate room

noun
ˌsɛmiˈpraɪvɪt ruːm
Definition
A semiprivate room is a type of accommodation that is shared by two patients, offering a balance of privacy and communal space.
Examples
  • The hospital offered a semiprivate room option for patients recovering from surgery.
  • She preferred to stay in a semiprivate room to have someone to talk to during her hospital stay.
  • In a semiprivate room, patients can share experiences and support each other in their recovery.
Meaning
A room that does not provide full privacy, but allows for personal space while being shared with another individual.
Synonyms
  • shared room
  • semi-shared room
  • duplex room