sunroom

noun

sun·​room ˈsən-ˌrüm How to pronounce sunroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a glass-enclosed porch or living room with a sunny exposure

called also sun parlor

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Arched doorways connect the various communal spaces, which include the living room, a sunroom, and a central breakfast room that’s painted a moody peach. Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024 Charlie Silver and Bark Area Rug Whether placed on the patio, sunroom, or bedroom, this indoor-outdoor rug effortlessly anchors any space throughout the home. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024 Photo : Zoe Wetherall/Duplex Imaging A sunroom doubles as a private lounge within the primary suite. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2024 Much like the sunroom, the primary suite appears flooded with natural light, thanks to arched windows and an open floor plan. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sunroom 

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sunroom was in 1812

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“Sunroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunroom. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

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