See Also: Room(medicine)
room(4)(dictionary)
room(3)(dictionary)
leg room(dictionary)
room(2)(dictionary)
bar-room(dictionary)
room(1)(dictionary)
box room(dictionary)
rec room(dictionary)
men's room(dictionary)

room(4) (iou)



room verb1. [ru:m]
[Old English rumian, formed as ROOM adjective & adverb; perh. formed anew in Middle English.]
a. verb intrans. Become clear of obstructions. Only in OE.
b. verb trans. Clear (esp. the chest or throat) of obstruction or congestion. LME-L15.
verb trans. Extend, enlarge. Long obsolete exc. dial. ME.
verb intrans. & trans. Vacate or leave (a place); depart (from). ME-M16.
verb trans. Clear (a space); make room or space in. Long arch. exc. Scot. dial. LME.