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

Spanning approximately 7,700 square feet, the full-floor penthouse features 14-foot ceilings, a fireplace in the great room, and two terraces with sweeping views of the Hudson and East Rivers. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

The dwelling’s main floor hosts a great room with two fireplaces, wall-to-wall pocket doors that open to the backyard, and a library nook. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026

Zook Cabins The sleeping area, meanwhile, occupies the center of the great room, with a king-size bed and a large wardrobe unit nearby that offers lots of storage. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

The main level will include a great room, dining room, kitchen and powder room. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for great room

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