family room

noun

|Updated on: 6 Aug 2018

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

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Recent Examples of family room from the Web

Carved into the hillside, the lower floor has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a family room and storage space.

— david gleisner, Daily Southtown, "Rare glass house carved into hillside hits the market in Olympia Fields," 14 July 2018
The open-concept main floor includes an office and formal dining room off the entry and a family room, eating area and kitchen in the back of the house.

— 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
Tell me all about it: This oceanfront home boasts seven en-suite bedrooms, dual family rooms, a private gym with its own sauna, a gourmet kitchen and some jaw-dropping outdoor spaces.

— shannon rooney, Philly.com, "Shore Envy: Beachfront beauties on Long Beach Island," 5 July 2018
Its amenities include fireplaces in the master bedroom and family room, a four-car garage, a wine cellar and a built-in barbecue next to a heated pool.

— robert gundran, azcentral, "Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher, retired Detroit Lion buy Paradise Valley houses," 2 July 2018
The home’s open second-floor landing provides views and access to the secondary bedrooms, master suite and family room.

— lisa zapalac, Houston Chronicle, "River Oaks custom on tree-lined street near park," 17 June 2018
The level below is less formal, with an open space that includes a kitchen, dining area and family room.

— vivian marino, New York Times, "House Hunting in … England," 13 June 2018
Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, a master bath, and a family room, while the basement holds a wine cellar, TV room, another lounge, and storage space.

— lauren ro, Curbed, "Cute Craftsman built in 1911 wants $675K," 24 May 2018
Inside the 5,711-square-foot house, relaxation can take place in the den, screening room, family room or at its wet bar or inside the wine cellar that can store 1,000 bottles.

— janet eastman, OregonLive.com, "Swanky 'Mad Men'-era Portland home has a splashy heart-shaped pool (photos)," 20 Apr. 2018

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FAMILY ROOM Defined for English Language Learners

family room

noun

Definition of family room for English Language Learners

: a large, informal room in a family's house that is designed as a place for children and parents to spend time playing and relaxing
: a room in a pub in which children are allowed