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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Gas fireplaces keep things cozy in both the formal living room and the family room, while hallways lined with floor-to-ceiling windows lead to the sleeping quarters.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Additionally, the suite’s swanky living, dining and family rooms and spacious terraces are ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing on your Dubai holiday.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Arched openings, with more custom millwork, allow access to the family room and four-season sunroom.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
The audio quality is equally impressive with two 8-watt speakers that can easily fill a large family room with robust sound.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Additionally, the suite’s swanky living, dining and family rooms and spacious terraces are ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing on your Dubai holiday.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Arched openings, with more custom millwork, allow access to the family room and four-season sunroom.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2025
The audio quality is equally impressive with two 8-watt speakers that can easily fill a large family room with robust sound.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 19 June 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 3 Jul. 2025.
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