stateroom

noun

state·​room ˈstāt-ˌrüm How to pronounce stateroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
1
: cabin sense 1a(1)
2
: a private room on a railroad car with one or more berths and a toilet

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On the first day you board, don’t expect access to your stateroom until the afternoon or early evening. — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2026 Since staterooms are clustered closely together, keeping voices down in hallways—especially late at night—shows consideration for neighbors who may already be asleep. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 The sumptuous suites are the allure here—the entry-level Seaview Suite is an eye-popping 473 square feet, more than twice the size of the industry’s average balcony stateroom. — Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026 AmaNubia can accommodate up to 76 guests across 23 staterooms and 15 spacious suites, resulting in a somewhat intimate cruising experience. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026 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

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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