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 home's family room has a vaulted ceiling, overhead wooden beams, and a gas fireplace. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 10 May 2024 The kitchen is open to the family room, and the casual dining nook has a decorative chandelier and French doors open to the backyard. Monica Lander, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for family room 

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Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of family room was in 1772

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“Family room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20room. Accessed 17 May. 2024.

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