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

Recent Examples on the Web

The original house is the larger of the two, with five en suite bedrooms, 10-foot ceilings, and a great room that opens onto a wide lanai. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026

Tour The Milwaukee Condo Main Living Area Cream City brick, made from local clay, gives the great room historic character. — Kelly Ryan Kegans, Midwest Living, 16 Aug. 2026

Parts of the primary suite, library and great room cantilever over the water, creating the sensation of floating above the ocean. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The first floor features the Simplot Field Level Club, which is a great room filled with TVs, two bars, a fireplace and a commercial kitchen. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for great room

• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume
• costume