room
UK /ɹʊm/US /ɹum/
noun15
adverb2
verb2
adjective1
forms
roomed · rooming · rooms · more room · most room
Phrases with room
- assume room temperatureTo die; to be killed.
- baby elephant in the roomAn obvious but mostly inconsequential issue.
- elephant in the roomA problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.
- get a roomUsed to instruct a couple to stop displaying romantic or physical affection in public.
- gorilla in the roomA problem or difficult issue that is very obvious, but is ignored for the convenience or comfort of those involved.
- light up a roomTo possess great energy and appeal; to cause a social gathering to become animated and cheerful.
- locker room humorA type of humor involving jokes about crude and sexual topics.
- make roomTo rearrange or organize existing people, objects, furniture, belongings, etc., to create space for new objects.
- not worth hell roomworthless
- on the cutting room floorNot included in the finalized version of something; deliberately rejected or unintentionally overlooked.
- read the roomTo understand the emotions and thoughts of the people present, especially to determine the kind of speech or actions that would be appropriate or inappropriate.
- room for doubtEventuality.
- room inOf a mother and her new baby; to stay together in the same room.
- rubber roomA cell lined with cushions used for confinement of a mentally disturbed person.
- smoke-filled roomA place where powerful people meet to decide a matter in secret, often of a political nature.
- spirit-roomA compartment on a vessel where spirits or casks are held.
- work the roomTo interact enthusiastically with the attendees at an event, by moving among them, greeting them, and engaging them in conversation.