mary's-room
/ˈmeəriːz ruːm/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A room that belongs to Mary or is used by Mary. It often names a specific private room in a house, school, or story.
- Mary's room is on the second floor.
- Please tidy Mary's room before she returns.
Adinary Nuance
Mary's room is about possession or use, not a special dictionary word with a separate meaning. It is different from a phrase like 'Mary room', which is not standard English. Writers use this form when they want to show that the room belongs to Mary or is assigned to her.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- phòng của Mary
- Spanish
- la habitación de Mary
- Chinese
- 玛丽的房间
- Japanese
- メアリーの部屋
- Korean
- 메리의 방
Etymology
This is a possessive phrase made from the name Mary and the word room. It follows normal English possessive use, which became fully established in Modern English.
Common phrases
Mary's roomin Mary's roomclean Mary's room
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mary's room a fixed phrase?
- No. It is a normal possessive phrase made from a name and a noun.
- Can I say Mary room?
- No. Standard English needs the possessive form: Mary's room.
- Does it always mean a bedroom?
- Not always. It can mean any room belonging to or used by Mary.