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

Recent Examples on the Web

For casual gatherings, a family room with one of the home’s seven fireplaces is on the left, while the formal living room, also with a fireplace, is on the right. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

While restrooms and showers are shared, family room guests still receive access to bedding, towels, complimentary meals, a lounge, priority boarding, and a dedicated attendant. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

In back, the kitchen, family room, and primary bedroom all spill open to an ample deck. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 July 2026

Making the room feel too formal Brooke Sabia of Phase 4 Design Group always notices when a living room skews more formal in order to differentiate it from the family room or other more casual areas of the home. — Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for family room

• anteroom
• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume