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 great room features a fireplace and a wall of retractable glass doors that open up to create a sense of indoor/outdoor living. —Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025

The great room has a fireplace and bar setup tucked into the corner, plus sliding glass doors leading to a terrace. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 July 2025

According to the listing, the great room showcases 19 foot vaulted ceilings which flow into the dining area and chef's kitchen that has been outfitted with premium appliances. —Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025

The heart of the home is a dramatic great room with vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and an entire wall of glass doors that open to a sweeping deck overlooking the harbor — from Marina Bay to downtown Boston. —Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025

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