flatmate
Translation
roommate
Examples
I share a flat with my flatmate.
I share an apartment with my roommate.
My new flatmate is very tidy.
My new roommate is very tidy.
Grammar Patterns
a/my/your flatmate a person who shares an apartment with you My flatmate is from Spain.
Similar Words
roommate, housemate
Etymology
A compound word from 'flat' (a British term for an apartment) and 'mate' (a friend or companion).
Memory Tips
This is the British English equivalent of 'roommate'. Remember that a 'flat' is an apartment in the UK.