mudroom

noun

mud·​room ˈməd-ˌrüm How to pronounce mudroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room in a house designed especially for the shedding of dirty or wet footwear and clothing and located typically off the kitchen or in the basement

Examples of mudroom in a Sentence

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Hang the holder anywhere convenient, such as in the mudroom or laundry room. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026 Laundry hampers are more likely to be used if they are placed in spots where dirty clothes are removed—bathrooms, bedroom closets, mudrooms, and entryways. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026 Hackman was found in a mudroom of the house, while Arakawa was found collapsed in a bathroom, per a search warrant affidavit reviewed by PEOPLE. Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026 Other interior highlights include a media room, sauna, office, and a huge mudroom for unlatching your skis and removing boots. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mudroom

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mudroom was circa 1950

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“Mudroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mudroom. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.

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