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Private Room: Definition, Examples and Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：Private room (Private room)
Private room
/ˈpraɪvət ruːm/
n.
A room for one person or group, not shared with strangers, often found in hotels or other public buildings.
Private room
➕
/ˈpraɪvət ruːm/
n.
A room for one person or a group, not shared with strangers, typically in hotels or public accommodations.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
'Private' from Latin 'privatus' (individual) + 'room' from Old French 'rume' (space).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'privacy' + 'room' = your own secluded zone.
📖 Example
We booked a private room at the hotel for our family vacation.
We booked a private room at the hotel for our family vacation.
🔗 Collocations
book a private room – reserve a private room for yourself
private room with a view – a room offering a scenic outlook
🔄 Synonyms
private chamber (n.) – a private room, especially in a formal setting
🚫 Antonyms
shared room (n.) – a room occupied by multiple people
🌱 Derivatives
privacy (n.) – the state of being private
📖 Cultural Story
The concept of private rooms emerged in medieval inns to offer travelers solitude. Today, it's standard in hotels for personal comfort.
Meaning 2：Private space (Private room)
Private room
/ˈpraɪvət ruːm/
n.
A situation or place where you can be alone or with chosen people, away from others, for private conversation or activities.
Private space
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/ˈpraɪvət speɪs/
n.
A location or setting where one can be alone or with selected people, away from others, for confidential conversation or activities.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The doctor asked to speak with me in a private room to discuss the test results.
The doctor asked to speak with me in a private room to discuss the test results.
🔗 Collocations
request a private room – ask for a private space
private room for discussion – a room designated for confidential talk
🔄 Synonyms
confidential area (n.) – a space designed for private discussions
🚫 Antonyms
public area (n.) – a space accessible to everyone
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