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
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An abstract painting by Tuscaloosa, Alabama, artist Kristin Blakeney hangs over the mantel in the family room.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Wood beams line the ceiling of the first-floor family room, which overlooks the swimming pool.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
The onboard 6-watt speaker delivered good enough quality for casual use and is loud enough for a small to medium-sized family room.
—PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
The parent of our 5-year-old tester reported that Toothless joins his family on car rides and has earned a special perch in their family room.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Wood beams line the ceiling of the first-floor family room, which overlooks the swimming pool.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
The onboard 6-watt speaker delivered good enough quality for casual use and is loud enough for a small to medium-sized family room.
—PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
The parent of our 5-year-old tester reported that Toothless joins his family on car rides and has earned a special perch in their family room.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for family room
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“Family room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20room. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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