wardroom

ward·room

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [wawrd-room, -roo m]
- /ˈwɔrdˌrum, -ˌrʊm/
- /ˈwɔː.drʊm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wawrd-room, -roo m]
- /ˈwɔrdˌrum, -ˌrʊm/

Definitions of wardroom word

noun wardroom the area serving as the living quarters for all commissioned officers except the commanding officer. 1
noun wardroom the dining saloon and lounge for these officers. 1
noun wardroom these officers collectively. 1
noun wardroom A commissioned officers' mess on board a warship. 1
noun wardroom the quarters assigned to the officers (except the captain) of a warship 0
noun wardroom the officers of a warship collectively, excepting the captain 0

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Origin of wardroom

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805; ward + room

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Parts of speech for Wardroom

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wardroom popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

wardroom usage trend in Literature

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