sleeping accommodation

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sleeping accommodation

A family stays in a sleeping accommodation at a cozy inn.

Definition

Noun: A room or space designed and used mainly for the purpose of sleeping. It refers to the physical lodging or quarters provided for sleep.

Usage

This term is a formal or official way to refer to a bedroom or a sleeping area. It is often used in contexts like hotel descriptions, real estate listings, legal documents, or regulations concerning housing standards. - The hotel offers basic sleeping accommodation with a shared bathroom. - The apartment listing mentioned it has two sleeping accommodations. - The building code requires a minimum window size for any sleeping accommodation.

Examples
  • The cabin's sleeping accommodation was a small loft above the main room.
  • The contract specifies that the employer will provide sleeping accommodation for night-shift workers.
  • The villa has luxurious living areas but rather modest sleeping accommodations.
Advanced Usage
  • Plural Form ("sleeping accommodations"): Often used to refer to multiple bedrooms or sleeping rooms collectively.
    • The conference center can provide sleeping accommodations for up to 200 delegates.
  • Used in formal planning or regulatory contexts to specify the function of a room.
    • The zoning law distinguishes between living space and sleeping accommodation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sleeping quarters (noun phrase): A very similar term, often used interchangeably, perhaps with a slightly more military or institutional connotation (e.g., on a ship, in a barracks).
  • Bedroom (noun): The common, everyday word for a room used for sleeping.
  • Lodging (noun): A more general term for a place to stay, which may include sleeping accommodation.
  • Dormitory (noun): A large room or building providing sleeping accommodation for many people, such as in a school or hostel.
Synonyms
  • Bedroom
  • Sleeping quarters
  • Bedchamber (archaic/formal)
  • Dormitory (for group accommodation)
Antonyms
  • Living room
  • Common area
  • Workspace
  • Kitchen
Related Phrases/Compounds
  • Self-catering accommodation: Lodging where guests provide their own meals, which includes sleeping accommodation.
  • Overnight accommodation: Lodging provided for a single night's stay.
  • Shared accommodation: Lodging where facilities like bathrooms or kitchens are used by multiple occupants.
sleeping accommodation

A family stays in a sleeping accommodation at a cozy inn.

Noun
  1. a room used primarily for sleeping