sunroom

noun

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

called also sun parlor

Examples of sunroom in a Sentence

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The outdoor sunroom comes with four removable mesh walls, transforming the space into an open-air pavilion. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 The appearance of the sunroom is impressive on its own, but the thoughtful design is definitely worth highlighting too. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Two other bedrooms and dual sitting rooms with vaulted ceilings are located on the second level, while three more bedrooms, an office, and a sunroom are positioned on the third floor. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 My grandmother positions a chair in front of the windows of our sunroom, which look out onto the neighboring hills dotted with bungalows, Tuscan pines and tall palm trees. Zinzi Clemmons, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 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 29 Jun. 2026.

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