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 best coffee table for your household A coffee table is a vital piece of furniture that ties the whole living room together. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026 There’s also an external staircase that leads to a sundeck/outdoor living room perfect for whale watching or watching the sun dip into the Pacific. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026 Just don't forget to hook up a tv like Melissa did in this living room that's perfect for watching fall football games or your favorite movie. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026 The vaulted living room’s fireplace is clad in handmade tile, and the kitchen includes three islands. The Week Us, TheWeek, 6 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 12 Apr. 2026.

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living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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