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 Published on July 12, 2024 By Demetrius Simms Photo : JPM Real Estate Photography/Compass Photo : JPM Real Estate Photography/Compass The fireside great room. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 July 2024 Her work is seen throughout, from the bespoke Ann Sacks tiles and premium fixtures to the retractable La Cantina doors that seamlessly blend the great room with outdoor spaces. Sandra Barrera, Orange County Register, 10 July 2024 Beyond the great room is a suite of rooms that could serve as a home office or accommodate intergenerational living. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2024 Upon entering the home, you are welcomed by a dramatic great room with soaring beamed ceilings, Arts & Crafts-style windows and doors, and a massive stone fireplace that sets the mood. Rachel Pyne, Robb Report, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for great room 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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