sunroom

noun

sun·​room ˈsən-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: a glass-enclosed porch or living room with a sunny exposure

called also sun parlor

Examples of sunroom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Jasper Fry The living spaces flow into the garden (designed by Matthew Wilson) and the terraces in front of the family room and the sunroom provide direct access to the outdoors. — Bettina Krause, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

Energy-efficient, double-hung windows, installed in 2025, along with a sunroom help bring in lots of natural light. — Rachel Freundt, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Fireplaces anchor the parlor, library, and dining room, while the sunroom is wrapped in six-over-six sash windows. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026

Even with the rain, the sunroom-like den remained my favorite corner of the house to read, sip on coffee, or take a moment to myself before breakfast. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sunroom

• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume
• costume