recreation room

Definition of recreation room

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 The finished walkout level adds a pool-playing room, a big recreation room and a two-sided fireplace between them. — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, "$2.8M Bloomfield Township mansion is dramatic, inside and out," 25 Jan. 2020 Other highlights include a wine room, eight-seat theater room, a recreation room with a wood-burning fireplace, two wet bars and a freight elevator. — Randy Tucker, Cincinnati.com, "On The Market: $2.25M Mason home with car lift and showroom," 17 Jan. 2020 The former choir loft overlooking the day area was converted into a small recreation room. — oregonlive, "New 24-hour shelter for families experiencing homelessness opens in Lents," 17 Dec. 2019 The walkout basement includes a recreation room, wet bar and gym. — chicagotribune.com, "Vernon Hills home for sale on golf course with views of Lake Charles: $950K," 22 Nov. 2019 This oversized media and recreation room is the perfect area to kick back and relax after a long day on the slopes or the ultimate room to watch a game on the big screen. — Liv Sotheby's International Realty, The Denver Post, "A timeless luxury, 375 Mill Creek Circle is Vail’s premier ski-in/ski-out property," 20 Dec. 2019 Protesters have smashed up station offices and even burned recreation rooms for MTR staff. — Time, "Hong Kong’s Subway System Was Once the City's Pride and Joy. Now It's a Target for Violent Protest," 25 Oct. 2019 About 1,800 more square feet are finished into a lower level recreation room with a fireplace. — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, "Beloved Detroit Golf Club home of the late David DiChiera is for sale," 30 Aug. 2019 Additionally, a lower walkout level houses a large recreation room, kitchen and wine cellar, as well as access to a covered patio, hot tub and grill. — chicagotribune.com, "Mountain-style home in Glenview: $3.7M," 15 Aug. 2019

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13 Feb 2020

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“Recreation room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreation%20room. Accessed 19 Feb. 2020.

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