American English

How to pronounce room

nounA1Very common word
ROOM

/ɹum/

One syllable.

an enclosed part of a building, with its own walls, floor, and ceiling

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Meanings & examples

noun

an enclosed part of a building, with its own walls, floor, and ceiling

My room is next to the kitchen.

Please wait in the room.

Good to know

Room can mean any enclosed space in a building, including a kitchen or an office. It does not mean only a bedroom.

Common phrases & grammar

hotel room · living room · dining room · private room

in + a/the + room

enter + a/the + room

noun

space that is available for people or things to fit or move

There isn't enough room for another chair.

Can you make room for me?

Good to know

For this meaning, room is usually not plural: We need more room, not more rooms.

Common phrases & grammar

enough room · more room · extra room · room for one more

have + room for + noun

make + room for + noun

noun

the possibility or freedom to do, change, or add something

There is room for improvement.

The schedule leaves room for changes.

Good to know

In this meaning, room does not mean a part of a building. Room for improvement means “margen de mejora.”

Common phrases & grammar

room for discussion · room for error · room to grow

there is + room for + noun

leave + room for + noun

Useful expressions

living room

the room in a home used for sitting and talking

We watched a movie in the living room.

make room for

to create enough space for someone or something

Please make room for one more person.

room for improvement

the possibility of becoming better

Your writing is good, but there is room for improvement.

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