living room

noun

1
: a room in a residence used for the common social activities of the occupants
2
: lebensraum

called also living space

Examples of living room in a Sentence

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If your home decor leans in favor of fun textures and unexpected shapes, this will fit right into your living room furniture situation. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024 Beyond the kitchen and bathroom, the home also features a living room, which is large enough for seating furniture like a smaller-sized couch or a pair of accent chairs. Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2024 Clothing; living room and bedroom furniture; and a washer and dryer are on the family's Amazon wish list. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Dec. 2024 Shoppers agree that this set is fun to assemble and makes for the perfect office or living room decoration. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for living room 

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of living room was in 1787

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“Living room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/living%20room. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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