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 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

The family room is all glass enclosed and overlooks the water and the heated saltwater pool. — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Next door to the kitchen is a family room with a glass NanaWall system that opens to a deck featuring retractable screens, a heater and an outdoor TV. — Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

While restrooms and showers are shared, family room guests still receive access to bedding, towels, complimentary meals, a lounge, priority boarding, and a dedicated attendant. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 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