Meaning & use

Adjoining

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Located next to or connected with something else, sharing a common border or wall.

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We booked two adjoining hotel rooms so the kids could stay close by.

A door in the kitchen led to the adjoining dining room.

A note on using this word

From the verb 'adjoin', meaning to be next to or in contact with; frequently used in real estate and hospitality listings.

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