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

This entry foyer also reflects the care in design and construction seen throughout the house with its crown molding and arched portal that leads to the family room and kitchen. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026

Kim’s desk in the family room is hewn from maple with a top made by local ceramic artist Minseon Kim. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

Inside, vaulted ceilings and deep roof overhangs define the living spaces, while a vintage bar opens to the family room and the living and dining rooms provide ample space for entertaining. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026

The kitchen opens up into the living, dining, and family rooms. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Aug. 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