great room

noun

: a large room in a residence usually serving several functions (as of a dining room, living room, and family room)

Examples of great room in a Sentence

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Beyond the decor, this was a great room for entertaining during our girls weekend, thanks to the formal dining area and entertaining parlor that fits up to ten. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The great room, which features 11-foot ceilings and hardwood floors, opens to a terrace that fans of the movie are sure to recognize. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026 The two-bedroom’s dramatic double-height great room includes a log staircase and a conical fireplace with a round stone base. The Week Us, TheWeek, 25 May 2026 The open kitchen flows into a spacious dining area, great room and game-room space — all with views and access to an awe-inspiring yard. David Caraccio may 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for great room

Word History

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of great room was in 1639

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“Great room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great%20room. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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