mudroom

mud·room | \ ˈməd-ˌrüm

How to pronounce mudroom (audio)

, -ˌru̇m \

Definition of mudroom

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web The mudroom now flows well with the rest of the space, Kellie said. — Kerri Westenberg, Star Tribune, "'70s house in Edina gets open floor plan for casual living," 6 Nov. 2020 Just off the kitchen are a mudroom, the laundry room and a large space that can be a tech area or a storage room. — Dallas News, "Preston Trails Homes offers 1-acre modern farmhouse," 4 Oct. 2020 The mudroom, which is basically an enclosed porch addition that Drummond estimates was built in the 1920s, provides entry into the kitchen from the back of the house. — Georgie Silvarole, USA TODAY, "How a New York couple uncovered a bootlegger's 100-year-old stash hidden in their home," 8 Dec. 2020 The mudroom stands ready to hold boots when the weather turns cooler. — Star Tribune, "Home plan: Modern style, but on a budget," 23 Oct. 2020 The fridge is hanging open, and so are the mudroom cabinets, ransacked for any useful gear. — Natalie Krebs, Field & Stream, "Giving Up the Ghosts," 5 Oct. 2020 The primary and guest suites are downstairs, along with a study, laundry room and mudroom. — Dallas News, "Firm: Fall is an ideal time to buy a home," 25 Oct. 2020 Don't miss the handy mudroom with plenty of room for organization. — Star Tribune, "Home plan: Efficient details make home feel spacious," 16 Oct. 2020 The Georgian Revival, built in 1929, had a capacious floor plan that would allow for a guest room, a bedroom for each of the children, a family kitchen, a mudroom, and—most alluring—a private library at the far end of the house. — Bebe Howorth, ELLE Decor, "This Is the Room Where Jon Meacham Makes History," 15 Oct. 2020

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“Mudroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mudroom. Accessed 21 Jan. 2021.

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