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wardroom

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The living quarters of a ship designated for the commissioned officers other than the captain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The commissioned officers of a ship, excluding the captain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

Examples

  • The captain rarely referred to his wardroom for advice, and this resulted in their discontent.

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Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

military quarters for dining and recreation for officers of a warship (except the captain)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: military quarters

History

Etymology

From ward + room.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: офицерска кают-компания (oficerska kajut-kompanija) — living quarters of a ship
  • Italian: quadrato ufficiali — living quarters of a ship
  • Italian: quadrato — living quarters of a ship
  • Russian: каю́т-компа́ния (kajút-kompánija) — living quarters of a ship