sunroom

noun

sun·​room ˈsən-ˌrüm How to pronounce sunroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a glass-enclosed porch or living room with a sunny exposure

called also sun parlor

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Arched openings, with more custom millwork, allow access to the family room and four-season sunroom. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025 Photo : Modern Media for Sotheby’s International Realty The sunroom looks out on the grounds. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 June 2025 Sometimes, however, the sunroom can become a catchall. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 9 June 2025 Their space is definitely smaller than what they were used to, but the apartment has a sunroom and a large terrace. Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for sunroom

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sunroom was in 1812

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“Sunroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunroom. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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