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

Recent Examples on the Web Outside lower-level recreation rooms, a hot tub will sit on a covered terrace. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024 Also listed in the home’s amenities is a library with a stunning view of Lake Lanier and a terrace level complete with a bar, recreation room, home gym and sauna, and a home theater featuring several TVs and gaming systems. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024 Throughout the rest of the house, volcanic ash terrazzo tile is used in the foyer, mud room, and recreation room, and the laundry room’s walls and counters are covered in square yellow tile. Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2024 Stairs near the office take you to a large, finished suite that starts with a recreation room, equipped with a fireplace and kitchenette. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for recreation room 

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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 15 Oct. 2024.

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