the living

noun

: people who are alive

the living and the dead

The world belongs to the living.

Examples of the living in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the living room, Joe dodged floating furniture, trying to figure out what to do, as the cold, murky water rose. — Ren Larson, ProPublica, 2 Sep. 2026

The Kukka chandelier by Sarah Sherman Samuel for Lulu and Georgia adds a touch of playfulness to the living room, which is located in the original 1930s Spanish-style part of the home. — Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026

In the living room, gray lounge chairs and a couch are centered around a cozy fireplace, while another living space adorned with floral wallpaper offers more room for seating and dining. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

The bedroom is accessed from the bathroom and occupies the opposite end of the home from the living room. — New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the living

• almsgiving
• caregiving
• forgiving
• misgiving
• nonliving
• reliving
• thanksgiving
• giving
• sieving
• unforgiving