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 two-story family room features a sunken conversation area that lowers occupants to garden level, enhancing the sense of connection to the landscape and instilling a sense of intimacy within the open plan. —Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026

The kitchen moved to a more central spot right off the family room. —Gary Thompson, Midwest Living, 5 June 2026

Floor-to-ceiling windows, expansive family room The home’s open-concept layout is anchored by a chef’s kitchen with professional-grade, stainless steel appliances, and an expansive family room, according to the listing. —Joe Marusak june 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026

The family room features vaulted ceilings and skylights, a stone fireplace and oversized windows. —Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 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