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
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There’s also a spacious family room on the second floor.
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Both the kitchen and family room have large windows for abundant natural light.
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James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Elsewhere in the open-plan ground floor, which includes a living area, dining area, kitchen, and family room, Freudenberger placed various custom shelving units with abundant storage.
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Paola Singer,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
The dining area offers an incorporated wine cellar, and the family room features an entertainment wall.
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Kim Quillen,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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Mark David,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Both the kitchen and family room have large windows for abundant natural light.
—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Elsewhere in the open-plan ground floor, which includes a living area, dining area, kitchen, and family room, Freudenberger placed various custom shelving units with abundant storage.
—
Paola Singer,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
The dining area offers an incorporated wine cellar, and the family room features an entertainment wall.
—
Kim Quillen,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for family room
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“Family room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20room. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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