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

From there, highlights include a fireside living room with a seated bar and a vintage jukebox, as well as a family room sporting a floor-to-ceiling natural stone fireplace and sliding glass doors opening to an alfresco dining patio. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026

Keep the tube in the family room. —Barrie Gillies, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026

While restrooms and showers are shared, family room guests still receive bedding, towels, complimentary meals, lounge access, priority boarding, and a dedicated attendant. —Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026

The main living areas and bedrooms are on one level, with a family room, separate bedroom and bath suite — a good set-up for multi-generational housing needs. —David Caraccio march 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 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