recreation room

noun

1
: a room (such as a rumpus room) used for recreation and relaxation

called also rec room

2
: a public room (as in a hospital) for recreation and social activities

Examples of recreation room in a Sentence

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The home boasts a spacious kitchen and dining area, wine display wall, a movie theater, and two recreation rooms on the lower level. Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 There’s also a beauty salon, a recreation room and a 12-seat theater. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024 An oversized recreation room is included on this floor along with the home’s laundry. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2024 More bedrooms can also be found on the second floor, with a top level serving as a storage area and the lower level holding a recreation room, a mirrored gym, and a guest suite with its own kitchenette. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for recreation room 

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of recreation room was in 1832

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“Recreation room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreation%20room. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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