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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This vibrant stone's light green hue works especially well in breakfast nooks and cheery sunrooms. Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026 Back inside, an open sunroom sits off to one side of the main living area, with the kitchen also nearby. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 May 2026 That’s why a DIY sunroom feels like such a smart solution. Brittany Anas, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026 Plus, keep reading for more sunrooms, gazebos, and solariums to shop at Amazon. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 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 20 May. 2026.

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