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 kitchen flows directly into a family room wrapped around an oversized fireplace, a warm counterpoint to the minimalist architecture of the house and the constant blue horizon outside.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
The family room features a fireplace and much natural light.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
The nearby family room has a wet bar.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026
The kitchen was recently updated and flows into a dining room and family room.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
The family room features a fireplace and much natural light.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
The nearby family room has a wet bar.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026
The kitchen was recently updated and flows into a dining room and family room.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Family room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20room. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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