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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The entryway bathroom location not only serves to save space in the main interior but allows the shower to double as a sort of mudroom for stripping down and washing up before entering the main living area. New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2025 In smaller spaces, like a mudroom, opt for drenching the space with the full pattern. Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2025 Julie Peak, a professional organizer, declutter expert, and owner of The Precise Place in Charlotte, North Carolina, suggests leaving them in the mudroom or entryway. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025 The home features two wood-burning fireplaces, a mudroom and a recreational room, according to the listing. Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025 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 19 Nov. 2025.

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