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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Add a touch of color with these artificial flowers or revamp your living room with a fresh area rug. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2026 Newport's new and improved living room is a treat for guests and locals alike. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026 Josten said the noise became so disruptive that her family moved its living room from the front of the house to the back. Jamie Leary, CBS News, 23 May 2026 This coffee table set adds extra surface space for drinks, décor, and stylish books without making a living room feel crowded. Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 22 May 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 24 May. 2026.

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living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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