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 home has an entrance with a stenciled wood floor, two formal sitting rooms, a dining room with a chandelier and window seat, and a chef’s kitchen that steps down to a family room with a fireplace. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 31 Aug. 2026

Gage likes it for a cozy family room, a moody dining room, or a library-like study or office. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026

The onboard Dolby audio system, which uses dual 5-watt speakers, delivered usable sound for casual viewing at high enough volume for a family room. — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 23 Aug. 2026

The main house enters into a mudroom and the first floor includes a family room, kitchen with wood-burning fireplace, half bathroom, back pantry area, dining room, library and living room. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 22 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