great room

noun

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

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The two-story great room is also framed by expansive windows offering panoramic views of the Ohio River. Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 An open-concept great room’s formal dining area and family room flow to the kitchen, which is outfitted with stone countertops, a large eat-in island, Thermador appliances, and a butler’s pantry. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 June 2025 Every detail was considered: from the chef’s kitchen outfitted with high-end appliances, wet bar, and sunny breakfast nook, to the grand great room and screened porch that open seamlessly to sweeping water views. Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 12 June 2025 The great room has a gas fireplace, along with a formal dining area with a wet bar. Genevieve Redsten, jsonline.com, 2 June 2025 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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