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

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The four-bedroom home features a spacious family room, something rare to find in the area. Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 31 July 2025 Photo : Modern Angles for Sotheby's International Realty A three-exposure family room is accessed via the space. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 July 2025 The audio system offers usable sound quality at high enough volume for a family room, thanks to a pair of 5-watt Harman Kardon speakers, and support for Dolby Audio, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Digital Plus. PC Magazine, 29 July 2025 At the rear of the first floor is a large, open area that features an eat-in gourmet kitchen, a warm and inviting family room, and direct access to the entry hall, dining room, side entry, garage, living room, and a beautiful sunroom. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for family room

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 7 Aug. 2025.

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