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

Store onions in a cool, dry, and dark location, such as a pantry, mudroom, garage, basement, or root cellar. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026

Ozduran also specifically looks for matte tile that is easy to maintain and practical within spaces that are exposed to moisture, like bathrooms, mudrooms, and entryways. —Heather Bien, The Spruce, 8 Mar. 2026

Kelly Clarkson Home Valentin Striped Indoor/Outdoor Area Rug Powerloomed for durability, this low-pile rug works well both outdoors on a patio or indoors in high-traffic areas like mudrooms. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026

And some of the add-ons in laundry rooms can be huge lifestyle boons, like a dog bath station, a mudroom for kids’ shoes and sports gear, or a gift-wrapping station. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 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