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 main house enters into a mudroom and the first floor includes a family room, kitchen with wood-burning fireplace, half bathroom, back pantry area, dining room, library and living room. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 22 Aug. 2026

The Dolby audio system, built around a 10-watt mono speaker, offers good sound quality for the size and price, at high enough volume for a mid-size family room. — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2026

The kitchen features porcelain counters with a matching backsplash, a waterfall island, Thermador appliances and connects to a large family room before extending to a private deck. — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Kim’s desk in the family room is hewn from maple with a top made by local ceramic artist Minseon Kim. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 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