sitting room

noun

Examples of sitting room in a Sentence

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The drawing room—spanning front to back—features views of the lawns and ancient cedars, while a cozy study, dining room, and sitting room round out the reception spaces. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 June 2025 Head to the sitting room for relax by the hearth, or pop into the dining room to enjoy a meal or two. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 June 2025 The spa is just as refined—all white marble and dappled sunlight—with plush sitting rooms for whiling away the afternoon or taking over a business empire. Vogue, 3 June 2025 The serene sitting room on the primary floor includes a rug, screen, and ottoman designed by Augusta Hoffman Studio. David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sitting room

Word History

First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sitting room was in 1763

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“Sitting room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sitting%20room. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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