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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An easy way to achieve this is by using simplified color palettes without bold contrasts to support calm in high-activity rooms like kitchens and living rooms. Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026 Its dining rooms and bar have quickly become the town’s de facto living room. Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026 In their living room on the day after Christmas, Siebenaller thrust a knife into Graham’s chest, police allege. Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026 The Wilhite's living room is situated in the gooseneck (raised) part of the trailer. New Atlas, 5 Jan. 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 9 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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