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 Cozy is a great room option for solo travelers or a couple looking for a lower price point (there’s still a large bathroom and walk-in closet), while The Garden Suites have enough space to settle in, bring a friend, and stay a while. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

This front entry opens to a foyer that has an unobstructed view of the great room. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

The vaulted great room features exposed trusses and a fireplace. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 23 Aug. 2026

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

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