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

Examples of sunroom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Much like the sunroom, the primary suite appears flooded with natural light, thanks to arched windows and an open floor plan. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024 Another highlight is the south-facing sunroom, which offers views of the three-acre property’s expansive lawn. Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 27 Sep. 2024 In the sunroom, Thornton took a detour from the scheme of blue and white in the rest of the house in favor of walls painted Farrow & Ball Pink Ground. Catherine Hong, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024 The four-bedroom house has hardwood floors; a living room with brick-surround fireplace; a windowed study with bookshelves; a dining room with corner china cabinet; a kitchen with granite counters, walk-in pantry, and breakfast nook; a sunroom; and a finished basement. The Week Staff, theweek, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sunroom 

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Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

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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 24 Oct. 2024.

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