mudroom

noun

mud·room | \ˈməd-ˌrüm,

-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

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An outdoorsy client wanted a spot in the mudroom to rinse off his climbing gear. — The New York Times, New York Times, "Trends in Design and Architecture," 5 Mar. 2018 Both the foyer and the mudroom lead to the open living space of kitchen, dining and living areas. — Mary Murphy, courant.com, "Property of the Week: Essex Glen," 6 June 2018 Stamford fire officials determined the blaze started in a mudroom when ashes taken from a fireplace rekindled. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, courant.com, "Stamford Property Where Christmas Fire Claimed Five Lives Is On The Market," 21 June 2018 Off the dining room is a huge updated kitchen with high ceilings and brick flooring that flows into a mudroom. — Lauren Ro, Curbed, "Adorable Craftsman house with inviting front porch asks $310K," 4 Apr. 2018 On the other end of the house, off the kitchen, is a second foyer entrance and mudroom, a practical yet sophisticated room with a foot-wash station large enough to bathe a muddy dog, a walk-out to the backyard and a small cozy office. — Linda Hingham, courant.com, "Property of the Week: 198 Woodland Street, Glastonbury," 29 Jan. 2018 In the mudroom, beadboard lends a cottage feel, while blue paint picks up color from the bench cushion. — Marni Elyse Katz, BostonGlobe.com, "Redesigning a vacation home for family gatherings and the retirement years," 30 Mar. 2018 The first floor also has a powder room, mudroom and generous closet space. — Margaret Demarino, courant.com, "Property of the Week: Washington Farms, Burlington," 4 May 2017 Just past the sleek indigo front door is the mudroom, which used to be the front porch. — Catherine Laughlin, Philly.com, "Rowhouse redesigned to complement Brewerytown Garden mural," 2 May 2018

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mudroom

noun

English Language Learners Definition of mudroom

: a room at an entrance to a house where people can leave wet or dirty shoes and clothing

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