family room

noun

1
US : a large room designed as a recreation center and informal gathering place for members of a family
2
British : a room in a pub where children are allowed

Examples of family room in a Sentence

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The house spans more than 3,600 square feet and features a butler's pantry, along with a family room with a wet bar and fireplace, according to the listing. Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024 Formal living rooms are usually refined and elegant, while family rooms are casual and homey. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024 Just off the kitchen is the family room with a skylight and French doors that open up to a back terrace. Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024 Better Homes & Gardens Wood Table Lamp The sleek, modern design of this Wood Totem Table Lamp would be at home in a farmhouse family room or a contemporary, sleek primary bedroom. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for family room 

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of family room was in 1772

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“Family room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20room. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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