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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Here, that shows up in the decision to keep the original great room as the anchor of the house. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026 Inside the main lodge is what Kraft calls the great room, a large, multipurpose space designed for groups. David Caraccio march 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026 The kitchen opens to the great room, anchored by a stone fireplace. Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 17 Mar. 2026 Built in 2017, the home includes a second-floor great room with a fireplace, a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchen with Miele appliances. The Week Us, TheWeek, 16 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2026.

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