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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The open stairs in the entry foyer lead to the family room on the second floor. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025 But on this particular day, the kids were playing in a family room, a half-flight of stairs down from the usual gathering place. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025 The family room comes with a marble and glass fireplace, cloud light fixtures, and a black-and-white wall mural of Hollywood stars. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 27 June 2025 Gas fireplaces keep things cozy in both the formal living room and the family room, while hallways lined with floor-to-ceiling windows lead to the sleeping quarters. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for family room

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of family room was in 1772

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“Family room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20room. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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