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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Kitchens and mudrooms require durable, easy-to-clean flooring like hardwood or vinyl instead of carpet. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026 The project included moving and expanding the kitchen, adding a mudroom and a powder room, and creating a primary suite. Gary Thompson, Midwest Living, 5 June 2026 Instead, place a few shoe racks or storage options at the front of your house or in the mudroom to avoid bringing them into the bedroom. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 After My mudroom is much tidier and more organized after going through our things. Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 22 May 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 15 Jun. 2026.

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