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

Recent Examples on the Web This table is the perfect living room statement piece. Elsie Boskamp, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024 Downstairs is a simple kitchen, living room area and bedroom where Lena and Ina had been sleeping. Julie Jordan, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024 Daniel Swenson, a lawyer based in Minnesota, tells Australia's ABC News that his cleaning robot came into his living room and started shouting yelling in front of his wife and 13-year-old son. Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 12 Oct. 2024 For starters, the home features an open floor plan, which seamlessly blends the kitchen and living room into one harmonious living space that’s perfect for hosting holiday gatherings or entertaining guests. Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for living room 

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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