"roomette" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: roomettes [plural]
Etymology: room + -ette Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|room|ette}} room + -ette Head templates: {{en-noun}} roomette (plural roomettes)
  1. (rail transport, US) A small private compartment, for one person, in a railroad sleeping car. Tags: US Categories (topical): Rail transportation Related terms: couchette

Inflected forms

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