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 upper-deck sky lounge, considered the family room, is a great example.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
The formal dining room invites memorable gatherings, while the chef’s kitchen, anchored by a generous center island, flows effortlessly into a warm, inviting family room.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The lower level — which will have vendors, a silent auction and raffles during the event — includes a game room, wine room, music room, family room, kitchenette, workout room, sauna, a room with a putting green and Wendy's upcycling project room.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 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
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
The formal dining room invites memorable gatherings, while the chef’s kitchen, anchored by a generous center island, flows effortlessly into a warm, inviting family room.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The lower level — which will have vendors, a silent auction and raffles during the event — includes a game room, wine room, music room, family room, kitchenette, workout room, sauna, a room with a putting green and Wendy's upcycling project room.
—Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 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
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 4 Nov. 2025.
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