living room

noun

1
: a room in a residence used for the common social activities of the occupants
2
: lebensraum

called also living space

Examples of living room in a Sentence

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The store will have more than 1,000 rooms featuring Furniture Mall’s selection of living room, bedroom and dining furniture alongside mattresses. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 Whether used in a bedroom, living room, or hallway, pairing sisal with the right paint color can elevate its quiet charm into a standout design element. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026 Founded in the 1950s in Piazza del Popolo in Rome by Ettore Tomaselli, the restaurant has long been regarded as the city’s living room. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 But unlike the old model, this one can tidy up your living room and make the bed on demand. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for living room

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of living room was in 1787

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“Living room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/living%20room. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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