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

Situated within a former convent, this house in the center of Biarritz has three suites, a vaulted living room, a swimming pool, and even a home theater. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 July 2026

While custom living room shelving houses an impressive book collection, the kitchen is stocked with all the essentials needed to prepare meals of any scale. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2026

There’s also a guest wing, with an additional two bedrooms and bathrooms, and its own living room and kitchen. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Every rug in the ALDI lineup is 4’ by 6’, ideal for accenting the side of your bed, sliding under your office desk, or layering in your living room. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for living room

• anteroom
• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume

Kids Definition

living room

noun

: a room in a house for general family use