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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The main floor includes a stately foyer, grand living room and a spacious formal dining room illuminated by two chandeliers, ideal for holidays and large gatherings. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026 Originally built in 2006, the home features 7,318-square-feet of living space, including five bedrooms and six bathrooms, as well as common areas including a chef's kitchen with a breakfast nook, dining room and living room with seamless indoor/outdoor living. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026 The apartment is drenched in a moody cognac hue that runs throughout the kitchen, living room, and bedroom millwork, reappearing in the shower tiles, as well. Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 29 May 2026 Bring it home for $268, which is 37% off its actual price of $428, and upgrade your living room instantly. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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