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

Helgerson’s decision to place a large German Renaissance cabinet from the 17th century in the dining and living room was what brought the tiny space its gravitas. — Camille Okhio, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

At high tide, the waves wash into his living room, depositing saltwater treasures and unlikely new friends. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

People let us into their kitchens, basements and living rooms. — Carol J. Williams, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Jean was eating ice cream in his living room and was not armed, according to authorities. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 1 Oct. 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