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roomette

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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, 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.

Origin:
1935–40; room + -ette
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room·ette   (rōō-mět', rŏŏm-ět')   
n.  A small private compartment in a railroad sleeping car.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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