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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This armchair has a simple, modern design and adds comfy and functional seating to a living room, bedroom, or office space. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026 Your backyard's fence is sort of like your living room's walls, so consider giving them some pizazz. Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026 As a viewer, your mind instantly jumps back to the pre-Jackson 5 brothers practicing in their living room in Gary, Indiana, in the 1960s. Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026 Its true inspiration comes from 1940s French furnishings, though this contemporary version can still stand proudly in any modern living room or boudoir. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 24 Apr. 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 28 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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