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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In a living room, a large tapestry can create a striking focal point, while a bedroom may benefit from softer, muted pieces that complement bedding and promote relaxation. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025 Sometimes that is dancing to music in my living room. Renée Onque, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025 The multihyphenate entrepreneur's living room is outfitted with pink velvet armchairs and a cluster of indoor plants. Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025 These rooms are impossibly intricate and graceful, and range from an Art Deco living room to a Gothic cathedral altar. Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 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 22 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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