living room

noun

1
: a room in a residence used for the common social activities of the occupants
2
: lebensraum

called also living space

Examples of living room in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Try the look in a living room, dining area, the bedroom, or reading nook that receives lots of natural light. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024 The Wade Logan Media Console has a natural wood finish and handy storage shelves within its sliding doors for cable boxes and other living room items. Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024 The expansive view of the Bay Bridge, downtown San Francisco, Mount Tamalpais and the Marin Headlands from the floor-to-ceiling living room windows makes the home feel like anything but a budget construction. Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 4 June 2024 The man ran to his bedroom, grabbed his rifle and shot the bear twice in his living room, Tira said. Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for living room 

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Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of living room was in 1787

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“Living room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/living%20room. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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