recreation room

noun

1
: a room (such as a rumpus room) used for recreation and relaxation

called also rec room

2
: a public room (as in a hospital) for recreation and social activities

Examples of recreation room in a Sentence

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The highlight is a large recreation room that goes from the front to the rear of the home and has a fireplace. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026 The lower level offers a recreation room, a separate game area, a wet bar and a 400-bottle wine cellar. Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 From there, a retro kitchen with a breakfast banquette transitions to a recreation room containing a wet bar, a dining area, and a pool table. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 There’s a family room/office, a large recreation room, and the separate apartment on the lowest level—an arrangement that can make multigenerational living feel less like a compromise and more like a luxury. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recreation room

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of recreation room was in 1832

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“Recreation room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreation%20room. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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