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living room
noun
1
: a room in a residence used for the common social activities of the occupants
2
: lebensraum
called also living space
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The double-decker home has a living room, bedroom, a fully functioning kitchen and bathroom, plus, a rooftop terrace to boot.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Jane Fonda’s Workout Feel the burn — in your living room.
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Don’t Over Clutter Your Space The less stuff in your small living room, the better.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025
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—Arika Herron, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Living room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/living%20room. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
living room
noun
: a room in a house for general family use
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