family room

noun

Definition of family room

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

Check out the July-August and October issues of Country Living to see the Bishops' new family room, bedroom, and bathroom. — Country Living, "Vote Now! Help This Ohio Family Renovate Their Kitchen," 11 June 2015 The open kitchen and family room area comes with a generous island, as well as numerous windows and French doors opening up to the backyard. — Jenny Xie, Curbed, "Picture-perfect renovated Victorian asks $6.5M," 6 July 2018 The family room fireplace is stacked stone; its floor is bluestone. — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, "Modern addition gives this 90-year-old Birmingham home a dramatic flair," 29 June 2018 The townhomes, ranging from 1,423 square feet to 1,627 square feet, have open kitchens, large family rooms, master suites and loft space. — Katherine Feser, Houston Chronicle, "Lennar launches inner loop townhome project next to Metro rail line," 4 June 2018 Unique features include a spiral staircase supported by metal rods suspended from the family room ceiling, an indoor Tiki bar and a floor-to-ceiling stone fountain in the foyer. — Maureen C. Gilmer, Indianapolis Star, "They didn't have the highest bid for dream home, but a simple letter sealed the deal," 25 May 2018 The kitchen and oversized family room feature brick walls from the original 1920s home. — Lorraine Longhi, azcentral, "Luxury Homes: $3 million Paradise Valley mansion has garage with elevator, Zen garden," 2 Apr. 2018 Coming soon: the family room makeover in the July-August issue, on newsstands June 23! — Country Living, "Vote Now! Help This Ohio Family Renovate Their Kitchen," 11 June 2015 In the family room, a Clifford Ross photo is framed on the wall across from original Milo Baughman chairs passed down from Rubenstein's parents. — Emma Kate Fittes, Indianapolis Star, "Hot Property: This six-bedroom home in Carmel's West Clay could be yours for $950,000," 6 July 2018

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