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 main living room and kitchen area open out to the river, and a petite fireplace keeps it cozy on chilly evenings. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025 The large two-story space can accommodate four people, with a king bed and a lofted queen bed, two bathrooms, a living room, and a dining area. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025 The Sony Bravia 8 II 65-inch Smart TV is a living room flex with its insane color, crisp contrast, and movie-theater-like sound. PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025 For now, Figure 03 remains a striking symbol of progress and a reminder that the leap from lab to living room is not quite complete. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 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 13 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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