room·ette

[roo-met, roo-]
noun
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, especially 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.

Origin:
1935–40; room + -ette

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roomette (ruːˈmɛt, rʊˈmɛt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
(US), (Canadian) a self-contained compartment in a railway sleeping car

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Extra fees apply if you choose to rent a bed in a shared roomette or a private sleeping compartment.
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