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 hardwood floors, crown moldings, arched entrances, sunroom, and wood-burning fireplace are all intact. India Roby, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2026 The homey rooms and common spaces—including a sunroom, screen porch, and parlor—are comfortable and cozy. Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026 The first floor unfolds into expansive formal rooms, former dining and sitting areas, a kitchen awaiting reconstruction, a library, sunroom, tearoom, den, vaults and multiple fireplaces. Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 21 Feb. 2026 The ground floor also includes multiple sunrooms, an entertaining room, bar, and home office. Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 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 31 Mar. 2026.

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