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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Its kitchen is simple, with a breakfast bar for two, while its living room can be configured as a downstairs bedroom and host a double bed, depending on the owner's needs. New Atlas, 28 Dec. 2025 The open wood shelves and steel frame give it a modern and sleek appearance that goes well in entryways, living rooms, and bedrooms. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025 Choose between one bedroom and one living room, or utilize the living room space to add up to an additional three bedrooms in the house. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025 Sunlight catches on a pine garland strung with gingham bows and tiny copper bells in Jenna Brooks’ living room. Rachel Hale, USA Today, 23 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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