Double Room Definition and Usage

Meaning 1：room with a double bed (double room)

double room 🔊

/ˈdʌbəl ruːm/

A hotel room with one large bed for two people.

Cozy double room with one large bed and city view

room with a double bed 🔊

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/ruːm wɪð ə ˈdʌbəl bɛd/

A hotel room that contains one large bed designed for two people, often requested by couples or solo travelers who prefer more space.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Combination of 'double' (twofold, from Latin 'duplus') and 'room' (space, from Old English 'rum').

💡 Mnemonic

Double the love, double the comfort: one big bed for two.

📖 Example

For our anniversary trip, we booked a double room with a sea view. 🔊 For our anniversary trip, we booked a double room with a sea view.

🔗 Collocations

book a double room – reserve a hotel room with one large bed for two

double room rate – the price charged for a double room per night

sea-view double room – a double room with windows overlooking the sea

🔄 Synonyms

couple's room (n.) – A hotel room typically occupied by a couple, often with a double bed

double occupancy room (n.) – A room designed for two people sharing one bed or two beds

queen room (n.) – A hotel room with a queen-sized bed, slightly larger than a double bed

🚫 Antonyms

single room (n.) – A hotel room with one single bed for one person

twin room (n.) – A hotel room with two separate single beds

suite (n.) – A larger hotel room with separate living and sleeping areas

📖 Cultural Story

The term 'double room' became standard in the hotel industry in the 19th century to differentiate from 'single' and 'twin' rooms. It refers to a room equipped with one double bed for two people.