stateroom

noun

state·​room ˈstāt-ˌrüm How to pronounce stateroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
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2
: a private room on a railroad car with one or more berths and a toilet

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Joining the Azamara Circle Loyalty Program can boost a guest’s chances of a free stateroom upgrade. Colleen Sullivan, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024 So too should travelers who have specific non-negotiables on things like stateroom category, ship, or itinerary. Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2024 The layout includes a full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck, four staterooms on the lower deck, and crew quarters for up to six crew. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024 There are 2,157 guest staterooms (51 of which are accessible for folks with special needs, and 100 connecting) and 80 suites. Essence, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stateroom 

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First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stateroom was in 1660

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“Stateroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stateroom. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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stateroom

noun
state·​room ˈstāt-ˌrüm How to pronounce stateroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a private room on a ship or on a railroad car

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