family room

noun

1

US : a large room designed as a recreation center and informal gathering place for members of a family

2

British : a room in a pub where children are allowed

Examples of family room in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And the reopened Frick, with its familiar art back in place and some significant new features added — notably an entire second floor of family rooms repurposed as intimate galleries — feels organic in that way. —Holland Cotter, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2025

Rubber plants symbolize abundance and bring a sense of compassion to a family room. —Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025

Inside, details like custom door trim and crown mouldings add elegant touches to the living and family rooms throughout the home. —Mary Forgione, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025

Photo : Krisztina Crane/Evan Joseph Images The dining area connects to a family room. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for family room

• anteroom
• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume