share a room
/ʃeər ə ruːm/
Meaning
To live in or use the same bedroom as another person. It is common among siblings, university students, or travelers staying in hostels. The phrase implies a close living arrangement and a need for cooperation.
Examples
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I had to share a room with my younger brother until I was fifteen.
I had to share a room with my younger brother until I was fifteen.
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Are you going to share a room with anyone at college, or live alone?
Are you going to share a room with anyone at college, or live alone?
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To save money on our trip, we decided to share a room at the hotel.
To save money on our trip, we decided to share a room at the hotel.
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My sister and I share a room, but we have our own desks.
My sister and I share a room, but we have our own desks.
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Sharing a room can be difficult if you both have different sleep schedules.
Sharing a room can be difficult if you both have different sleep schedules.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I share room with my brother.
✓ I share a room with my brother.
The noun 'room' is countable here and needs an article like 'a' or a possessive adjective like 'my' before it.
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✗ I share my room to my sister.
✓ I share my room with my sister.
Use the preposition 'with' to indicate the person you are sharing something with, not 'to'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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When we travel, my cousin and I usually ___.
💡 Sleep in the same bedroom.
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share a room
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Do you prefer to live alone or ___ with someone else?
💡 Divide a bedroom space with another person.
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share a room