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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Hardwood floors continue from here into a living room with high ceilings, crown moldings, a wood-burning fireplace and a sitting area in front of a bay of windows. Angela Serratore, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025 Other highlights include a living room warmed by a veined-marble fireplace and a gourmet kitchen, which is outfitted with a central island, a high-end Caliber range, and an accompanying breakfast nook. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024 My junior suite, bathed in natural light, included a spacious living room large enough to fit two rollaway twin beds for my children while still leaving plenty of room to enjoy the space. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024 Both pieces just launched in a stunning new green shade that’s sure to pop in kitchens, bedrooms, and living rooms alike. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for living room 

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 6 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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