/rooh met", roo-/ , n.
1. a small private compartment in the sleeping car of a train, usually for one person, containing its own washroom facilities and a bed that folds against the wall when not in use.
2. any small room, esp. one used solely for study or sleeping.
3. a private room connected to a box at a sports stadium or arena and used for entertaining guests.
[ 1935-40; ROOM + -ETTE ]