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running room

run·ning room
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ruhn-ing room, roo m]
    • /ˈrʌn ɪŋ rum, rʊm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ruhn-ing room, roo m]
    • /ˈrʌn ɪŋ rum, rʊm/

Definitions of running room words

  • noun running room the space between a racer and the nearby competitors in a running race, especially enough to run and maneuver as desired. 1
  • noun running room the space or leeway permitting ample freedom and flexibility to operate, maneuver, or perform without impairment. 1

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Origin of running room

First appearance:

before 1980
One of the 1% newest English words
probably earlier than 1980-85

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Parts of speech for Running room

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

running room popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

running room usage trend in Literature

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