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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There are plenty of common spaces to lounge about in, from the bar to the restaurant (Macondo, which feels like a massive, beachy living room) to the beach cabanas. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026 Getting this flagship setup at 50% off is a massive win for your living room and your sanity. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026 Other newspaper reports said Willis Rambo told police Christy and her friend had played in the men’s living room on multiple occasions. Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026 From there, highlights include a fireside living room with a seated bar and a vintage jukebox, as well as a family room sporting a floor-to-ceiling natural stone fireplace and sliding glass doors opening to an alfresco dining patio. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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