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

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Closets, pantries, and mudrooms set the tone for how your home functions day to day, and the designer notes that investing in cabinetry, shelving, and thoughtful storage inserts can transform your routines. Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 14 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 This is often in the foyer, front hall, or another entryway, like the mudroom. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2026 The back hallway, just off the home’s side entrance, serves as a mudroom and has stylish ceramic tile on the floor. Helen I. Bennett, Hartford Courant, 11 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 17 Jan. 2026.

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