dayroom

noun

day·room | \ˈdā-ˌrüm,

-ˌru̇m\

Definition of dayroom

: a room (as in a hospital) equipped for relaxation and recreation

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According to arrest documents, Orphee was involved with breaking up a scuffle in the dayroom area of Pod 2A inside the jail. — Ken Daley, NOLA.com, "Malfeasance charge dropped against Orleans jail deputy in pepper-spraying case," 23 May 2017

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The first known use of dayroom was in 1823

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dayroom

noun

English Language Learners Definition of dayroom

: a room in a hospital, prison, etc., where people can watch television, talk, etc.

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