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

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Just off the kitchen is the family room with a skylight and French doors that open up to a back terrace. Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024 Better Homes & Gardens Wood Table Lamp The sleek, modern design of this Wood Totem Table Lamp would be at home in a farmhouse family room or a contemporary, sleek primary bedroom. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024 Adjacent to the kitchen is a family room with a TV, an informal breakfast nook and doors that open directly to the patio. Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 This low-pile rug is machine-woven and suited for high-traffic and mess-prone areas, such as entryways, family rooms, and living rooms. Toni Sutton, People.com, 30 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for family room 

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of family room was in 1772

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“Family room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20room. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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