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 The nearly 4,900-square-foot modern farmhouse, built in 2002, has 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths and features a sunroom, multiple fireplaces, and a large walkout finished basement that can be used as a theater, game room or gym. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 14 Mar. 2024 Up there is a big sunroom, plus a 2,000-square-foot, open-air rooftop deck with stunning views for miles up and down the scenic Malibu coastline. James McClain, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024 With solid wood legs, a comfortable linen blend material, and a small matching ottoman, this chair is an ideal option for sunrooms, living rooms, and guest rooms. L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024 The primary suite is on the main floor and comprises a spacious bedroom with yet another fireplace, and a private sunroom, also with a fireplace. Mark David, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2024 In the end, the new sunroom wound up winning a 2016 award for Best Use of Idaho Wood by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Idaho Chapter and the Idaho Forest Products Commission. Dusty Parnell, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 Among the home’s other amenities are a sunroom lined with windows, a living room with towering ceilings, marble bathrooms and two large walk-in closets. The Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Jan. 2024 Some of the standout spaces include a private office that doubles as a library, a sunroom, a movie theater, a gym, and a game room. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2024 Boise Flower and Garden Show: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 23-24, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 25, Boise Centre, 850 W. Front St. Shop for everything from outdoor furniture to sunrooms, tools, garden gadgets, gutter gardens, vintage items. Michelle Jenkins, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

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