living room

noun

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

called also living space

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Decked out in the hotel's signature warm woods and lush fabrics, the king-sized suite features an expansive living room; a deep, limestone soaking tub; and complimentary Balmain bath amenities. Jalyn Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025 Happy Home accepts drop-offs for living room, dining room and bedroom furniture, along with a list of household items at its warehouse from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 6 Aug. 2025 In the hours after the deal became public, a photograph went viral on social media: an image of John Henry seated before a fireplace in a luxurious living room, smoking a thick cigar. Daniel A. Gilbert, Boston Herald, 3 Aug. 2025 The incident that led to Cyrus’ death began shortly after 5 p.m. on the family’s living room couch, according to court records. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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