mudroom

noun

mud·​room ˈməd-ˌrüm 

-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

Recent Examples on the Web

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

In the kitchen, bathroom, and mudroom, thinner quartz and composite surfaces deliver durability and easy care with more ways to use them. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

Just off the kitchen is a mudroom that leads to the attached three-car garage. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 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

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mudroom

• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume
• costume