: 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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The main house enters into a mudroom and the first floor includes a family room, kitchen with wood-burning fireplace, half bathroom, back pantry area, dining room, library and living room. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 22 Aug. 2026 Consider using the hue on foundational elements like tile, brick, bookshelves, wainscoting, or in color-drenching applications in small spaces like a mudroom or powder bath. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026 Our custom organization solutions extend far beyond closets to include pantries, mudrooms, laundry rooms, garages, home offices, entertainment centers, and more. Laura Vansickle, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026 However, vinyl is known for its tough waterproof exterior, and might be a better option for folks in wetter climates, or in areas of your home that seem to get wet more easily (like the bathroom or mudroom). Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mudroom

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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 29 Aug. 2026.

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