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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There’s an elevator in the family room.
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Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 1 Jan. 2026
Additionally, hammocks are an affordable way to add a playful element to bedrooms, playrooms, or family rooms.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Outdoor, washable rugs can also be used in a high-traffic family room.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, another massive tree occupies the family room, complete with glittering decorations.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 1 Jan. 2026
Additionally, hammocks are an affordable way to add a playful element to bedrooms, playrooms, or family rooms.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
Outdoor, washable rugs can also be used in a high-traffic family room.
—Zoe Gowen, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, another massive tree occupies the family room, complete with glittering decorations.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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 2 Jan. 2026.
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