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 lower level, meanwhile, adds another family room and an office, plus an en suite guest bedroom. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025 Staff also managed to track down a cake, flowers for the flower girl and refreshments for the reception in the hospital family room. Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025 Eckley and Fitzpatrick installed French doors from their family room to the lounge area, encouraging more outdoor time. Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025 All of the birthing rooms will be single family rooms. Grace Hase, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 2025.

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