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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Photo : Nick Johnson A dual-facing fireplace connects the kitchen and great room. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 May 2025 This is the great room within the Walt Disney company's headquarters. Esther Kang, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025 This, as far as Ava is concerned, is the stuff great rooms are made of. Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025 The front garden is accessible through four sets of French doors in the great room, which combines the formal living and dining areas. Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for great room

Word History

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 May. 2025.

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