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

The main level features a private office, a living room, a dining room with bay windows, and a family room with a fireplace and custom mantel. — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

The family room is anchored by a black and gold quartzite fireplace. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026

The kitchen and family room area will undoubtedly serve as the heart of the home for daily living, or when entertaining small or large parties. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026

The image also stood up nicely at that size to the level of light typical of a family room at night. — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 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