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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Inside, there are kiddie, teen and adult rooms, meeting and relaxation areas, a café with indoor and outdoor seating, a sunroom, and even a low-sensory dark room for those who benefit from that. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 The sunroom with French doors that open straight into a stone patio looks like an ideal place to hang out, plus a deck above adds to the outdoor space. Clio Chang, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026 Four exposures blanket the home with light, while a rooftop terrace off a semi-circular sunroom with a wet bar offers views over the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026 The mansion in the sky features 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, a gym, and a sunroom. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 10 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 23 Apr. 2026.

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