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

Among the highlights is a fireside living room, a formal dining room, and a family room that wrap around an eat-in kitchen outfitted with custom Poliform cabinetry, honed Italian marble countertops, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances, and a butler’s pantry with an integrated coffee bar. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2026

Load-bearing walls were removed and reinforced to connect the kitchen and family room. —Gina Mayfield, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026

The downstairs layout is split into two areas, one recently used as a games room, the other a family room, both close to a substantial wet bar for family and guests to congregate around. —Des Moines Register, 12 Jan. 2026

Other services include private spaces with spa-style shower suites, workstations and a kid-friendly family room. —Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 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