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 dining room opens to the pool, while the family room provides access to an outdoor view deck.
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Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
The family room has a high ceiling and connects to an outdoor living space with a patio and a pool.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The heart beats in the kitchen and family room, which flow to one another but still maintain enough of a separation to make each space feel distinct.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Upstairs, there’s an office with plenty of workspace, while the lower level is home to a casual family room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
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Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
The family room has a high ceiling and connects to an outdoor living space with a patio and a pool.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The heart beats in the kitchen and family room, which flow to one another but still maintain enough of a separation to make each space feel distinct.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Upstairs, there’s an office with plenty of workspace, while the lower level is home to a casual family room.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for family room
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“Family room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20room. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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