sunroom

noun

sun·​room ˈsən-ˌrüm How to pronounce sunroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a glass-enclosed porch or living room with a sunny exposure

called also sun parlor

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There was a period of time where you were allowed to enclose your terrace and form a sunroom, which is very nice. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 14 Aug. 2025 That’s where a beautiful orangerie, or sunroom, with floor- to-ceiling windows and skylights sits, bringing the outdoors inside. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2025 On Reddit, visitors reminisced about the view from the lodge’s sunroom, the simple but adequate rooms and the easy access to nearby hikes and trails. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2025 At the rear of the first floor is a large, open area that features an eat-in gourmet kitchen, a warm and inviting family room, and direct access to the entry hall, dining room, side entry, garage, living room, and a beautiful sunroom. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for sunroom

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunroom was in 1812

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“Sunroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunroom. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.

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