great room

noun

: a large room in a residence usually serving several functions (as of a dining room, living room, and family room)

Examples of great room in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The great room connects to a large covered deck with ample seating and a barbecue. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 14 May 2024 Featuring a large great room with a wood-burning gas fireplace at the center of the house, the home also includes eat-in kitchen space, a formal dining area, and a primary bedroom situated in its own wing. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for great room 

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Word History

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of great room was in 1639

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“Great room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great%20room. Accessed 20 May. 2024.

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