family room

noun

1
US : a large room designed as a recreation center and informal gathering place for members of a family
2
British : a room in a pub where children are allowed

Examples of family room in a Sentence

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The upstairs features a game room and an office loft, according to the listing, and the walk-out lower level features two bedrooms, a full bathroom and a family room. Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024 Photo : Studio Point de Vue; Guillaume Gorini Photographer A fireside family room. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2024 Additionally, Villas 1 and 2 can be interlinked to create a family room for groups traveling together. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024 The house spans more than 3,600 square feet and features a butler's pantry, along with a family room with a wet bar and fireplace, according to the listing. Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for family room 

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of family room was in 1772

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“Family room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20room. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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