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 Stairs lead from the family room to a bonus room that’s suitable as a home office, meditation space, art studio, or gym. Mark David, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024 Stephen led Banas and me to the family room, where Peggy lay on the couch. Phoebe Zerwick, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2024 In the moments before a Prince George’s County police officer burst through the door of Melvin Jay’s apartment with his gun drawn, the man was standing in the middle of his family room. Katie Mettler, Washington Post, 5 Mar. 2024 The condo features two private suites and a family room with an attached office area. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2024 Use this in a living room, family room, or even a bedroom as a nightstand. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Feb. 2024 Two additional bedrooms are on the lower level, including a full bath, recreational/family room, and walk-up bar ($800,000). The Willows | A Covenant – Rodrock Homes Community, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2024 But a family with young children will probably make better use of a large family room that flows into a country-sized kitchen. Ellen James Martin, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Just outside the family room, there’s a deck with an outdoor fireplace, and beyond that, a grassy, simply landscaped yard with a swimming pool. Mark David, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of family room was in 1772

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“Family room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20room. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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