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 layout includes a ballroom, an intimate dining room, two family rooms, a study, and a gym, alongside two main kitchens—one for everyday use and another for chefs and caterers. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026

The stairs to the second floor provide access to a large landing that overlooks the family room on the first floor, adding a dramatic contemporary flair to the interior. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

The image also stood up nicely at that size to the level of light typical of a family room at night. — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2026

The kitchen opens into a family room with a vaulted ceiling, a bay window and doors to a rear deck. — Jill P. Capuzzo, New York Times, 15 Oct. 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