living room

noun

1
: a room in a residence used for the common social activities of the occupants
2
: lebensraum

called also living space

Examples of living room in a Sentence

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Since then, the fizzy dance challenge has exploded on TikTok, with tons of fans re-creating the clip’s silly dance moves in their kitchens, parking garages, living rooms, Times Square and hospital corridors. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Feb. 2026 The suites are bright and light, too, with even more geometric touches abound and views of the Como streets—and several suites come with their own living rooms and balconies, too. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026 In the corner of her living room, Bri Gefroh has a shrine to North Dakota State’s run as the most dominant program in the Football Championship Subdivision. Austin Meek, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026 Poer says, standing in his living room underneath a Juliet balcony covered in ceramic plates. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for living room

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of living room was in 1787

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“Living room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/living%20room. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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