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 are seven room types, including a sprawling executive suite and a large family room that sleeps three people.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Adding to the kitchen’s visual appeal is beadboard wainscoting and a large passageway to the family room.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Further in is a family room, drawing room, and billiards room with ample space to spread out.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
The onboard 5-watt mono speaker delivered good-enough quality in our tests for casual use and enough volume for a medium-size family room.
—M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
Adding to the kitchen’s visual appeal is beadboard wainscoting and a large passageway to the family room.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Further in is a family room, drawing room, and billiards room with ample space to spread out.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026
The onboard 5-watt mono speaker delivered good-enough quality in our tests for casual use and enough volume for a medium-size family room.
—M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 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 14 Apr. 2026.
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