Single Room Definition, Examples & Common Uses

Meaning 1：room for one person (single room)

single room 🔊

/ˈsɪŋɡəl ruːm/

A room in a hotel or hostel that has only one bed, usually for one person to use.

Single room hotel with one bed and desk for solo traveler

room for one person 🔊

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/ruːm fɔːr wʌn ˈpɜːrsən/

A hotel or hostel room that contains only one bed, typically designed for a solo occupant.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Roots: 'single' from Latin 'singulus' meaning 'one alone', and 'room' from Old English 'rum' meaning 'space'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine one bed in a small space: 'Single = one person, room = your private space.'

📖 Example

I booked a single room for my trip to London because I'm traveling by myself. 🔊 I reserved a single room for my trip to London since I am traveling alone.

🔗 Collocations

book a single room – arrange to stay in a single room

single room rate – price charged per night for a single room

single room occupancy – use of a single room by one person

🔄 Synonyms

private room (n.) – A room designated for one person, often in a shared facility

solo room (n.) – A room intended for a single traveler

one-bed room (n.) – A hotel room with a single bed

🚫 Antonyms

double room (n.) – A room with a double bed or two beds for two people

shared room (n.) – A room where multiple guests stay together

suite (n.) – A larger room with multiple areas, often luxurious

📖 Cultural Story

The term 'single room' became common in the hospitality industry during the 20th century as hotels standardized room types for solo travelers, often offering a smaller, more affordable option.