- 1
An opportunity or scope (to do something).archaiccountableuncountable
- Nor shalt thou give me room to doubt whether it be necessity or love, that inspires this condescending impulse.
- 2
Space for something, or to carry out an activity.uncountable
- He explains they have enough room to stand and lie down, points out the "little cup to brush our teeth", and the place where they pray.
- 3
A particular portion of space.archaiccountableuncountable
- If he have but twelve pence in his purse, he will give it for the best room in a playhouse.
- When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room.
- 4
Sufficient space for or to do something.figurativelyuncountable
- There was no prince in the empire who had room for such an alliance.
- There are major disagreements within the Coalition and politicians always want to retain room for manoeuvre.
- 5
A space between the timbers of a ship's frame.countableuncountable
- 6
A place; a stead.countableobsoleteuncountable
- A ram was accepted as a vicarious sacrifice in room of the royal victim.
- 7
A separate part of a building, enclosed by walls, a floor and a ceiling.countable
- Miss Bingley made no answer, and soon afterwards she got up and walked about the room.
- 8
(One's) bedroom.countable
- Go to your room!
- 9
A set of rooms inhabited by someone; one's lodgings.countablein-pluraluncountable
- 10
The people in a room.countablemetonymicallysingular
- The room was on its feet.
- He was good at reading rooms.
syn. rm · room