living room

noun

Updated on: 12 May 2018

Definition of living room

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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On the walls of her barely furnished living room hang Obama’s commutation order, and photos of U.S. anarchist Emma Goldman and British playwright Oscar Wilde.

— NBC News, "Chelsea Manning says 'rise of authoritarianism' inspired U.S. Senate bid," 8 May 2018
Maureen Boland sat in an oversize chair in her Philly living room.

— helen ubiñas, Philly.com, "Mark your calendars: June 11 we Fill the Steps Against Gun Violence | Helen Ubiñas," 27 Apr. 2018
Brodin said the strategy is to reach directly into people’s living rooms by increasing its digital focus, online shopping and provide better service to those that need home delivery.

— Bloomberg.com, "Ikea Prepares for Future of Mega Cities and ‘Thin Wallets’," 16 Apr. 2018
Here's to hoping it's enjoyed in nurseries, living rooms, and backyard porches all over the world.

— perri ormont blumberg, Southern Living, "Hoda Kotb Fans, You've Got to Hear This New Kelly Clarkson Song," 9 Mar. 2018
The home sits between Camelback and Mummy Mountains, with mountain views from the kitchen, family room, living room and pool.

— lorraine longhi, azcentral, "Luxury homes: $3.5M Gilbert mansion has UA-themed basketball court, 3 kitchens, 2 pools," 5 Mar. 2018
The Parkland students have been moving from candlelight vigils and friends’ funerals to CNN interviews and strategy sessions in each other’s living rooms.

— isabel fattal, The Atlantic, "The Power of Grief-Fueled Activism," 2 Mar. 2018
One of the best days for the Tigers will be when the Nicktator retires, because the Tigers can't beat him on the field or in recruits' living rooms.

— ron higgins, NOLA.com, "LSU's 2018 recruiting class leaves too many holes," 8 Feb. 2018
The second bar — which is the largest — runs down the center of the house from south to north and includes the TV room, kitchen, eating area, living room and master bedroom.

— joanne kempinger demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "At Home With: 8,000 square feet of smart home," 25 Jan. 2018

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LIVING ROOM Defined for English Language Learners

living room

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Definition of living room for English Language Learners

: a room in a house for general family use

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living room

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: a room in a house for general family use

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