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

The 18-watt audio system, with two 4-watt speakers and a 10-watt chamber woofer, delivers high enough volume to fill a family room. — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 25 July 2026

That philosophy runs through every corner of Johnny Galecki’s family room. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

The big club also contains some relatively intimate spaces, including a family room, a private nursing room, and an intimate whiskey and sports bar. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

The centerpiece is a two-story family room featuring a towering stone fireplace and French doors on either side that open to the outdoors. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 July 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