great room

noun

: a large room in a residence usually serving several functions (as of a dining room, living room, and family room)

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The home includes a two-story great room with dual chandeliers resembling those in a grand European hotel lobby, according to its listing. Joe Marusak july 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2025 The producer worked on some of his hit shows in an office off the great room. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 July 2025 With up to five bedrooms, spacious great rooms, bonus spaces, and up to four-car garages, these homes are built to adapt to a variety of lifestyles. Bates Homes, Idaho Statesman, 20 July 2025 Large, bowed windows in the great room face straight toward the lagoon and sweeping views of sky and water. Mary Forgione, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for great room

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First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of great room was in 1639

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“Great room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great%20room. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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