housemates
noun/ˈhaʊsmeɪts/
Frequency rank: #12,270 most common English word
Meaning
People who share a house or flat with someone else.
Example sentence
Living with good housemates makes student life much more enjoyable.
Synonyms & related words
- roommates
- flatmates
- tenants
- companions
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