roomer

[ roo-mer, room-er ]
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noun
  1. a person who lives in a rented room; lodger.

Origin of roomer

1
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; room + -er1

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How to use roomer in a sentence

  • As he stood watching, the dice passed to Glenview, the intelligent roomer.

    The Forged Note | Oscar Micheaux