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

Recent Examples on the Web Yet in San Salvador, Blanca sits in her living room, carefully crafting handmade jewelry. David Culver, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024 Photo : Rise Media The guesthouse has its own living room. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024 Tucked away on a quiet street just around the corner from the bubbly bistros, highlights include guest rooms with private terraces featuring views of Saint Sulpice Church and the fireplace studded living room and library lounge where a classic Parisian breakfast, wine, and cordials are included. Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2024 From the wild ones to those that roam around your living room, cats come in all shapes and sizes. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for living room 

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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 20 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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