I. ˈrüm, ˈru̇m noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English rūm; akin to Old High German rūm room, Latin rur-, rus open land
Date: before 12th century
1. : an extent of space occupied by or sufficient or available for something
room to run and play
2.
a. obsolete : an appropriate or designated position, post, or station
b. : place , stead
in whose room I am now assuming the pen — Sir Walter Scott
3.
a. : a partitioned part of the inside of a building ; especially : such a part used as a lodging
b. : the people in a room
4. : a suitable or fit occasion or opportunity : chance
no room for doubt
• roomed ˈrümd, ˈru̇md adjective
II. verb
Date: 1817
intransitive verb
: to occupy or share a room especially as a lodger
transitive verb
: to accommodate with lodgings