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 finished basement has a family room, a stone fireplace, a bar, a wine cellar, a walk-in vault and additional entertaining space. — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

The expansive lower level has another en-suite bedroom with a private sitting area, a family room, a wine cellar, a powder bath, and a small room suited to use as a home office, gym, or art studio. — Mark David, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

The stairs to the second floor provide access to a large landing that overlooks the family room on the first floor, adding a dramatic contemporary flair to the interior. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 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