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 audio system, built around two 12-watt speakers, delivered enough volume to fill a family room, with good enough quality to be useful.
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PC Magazine, 26 Apr. 2025
Adding another level gave her young family room to grow.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Above you in the family room, beamed, vaulted ceilings soar over picture windows — an inspiring room that invites you to melt into a couch with a good book.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Amenities: Rooftop terrace, family rooms, restaurant, bar Bonus Tip: On the weekends, guests can enjoy a Mediterranean brunch on the rooftop terrace.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
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PC Magazine, 26 Apr. 2025
Adding another level gave her young family room to grow.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Above you in the family room, beamed, vaulted ceilings soar over picture windows — an inspiring room that invites you to melt into a couch with a good book.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Amenities: Rooftop terrace, family rooms, restaurant, bar Bonus Tip: On the weekends, guests can enjoy a Mediterranean brunch on the rooftop terrace.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 8 Apr. 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 7 May. 2025.
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