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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The 9,220-square-foot contemporary mansion opens to a living room with a vaulted, exposed beam ceiling, a wood-burning fireplace crafted from marble, and a head-on view of Camelback Mountain. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2025 This muted beheading should send a chill through Prince Harry’s Montecito living room. Rob Shuter, HollywoodReporter, 14 Nov. 2025 Homeowners want more access to nature, even from the comfort of their own living room. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2025 Instead, focus on the areas guests will see most, like the entryway, living room, dining area, and bathroom. Essence, 14 Nov. 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 17 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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