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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On one side of the great room will be a fireplace while the other side will be open to the dining area and a large gourmet chef’s kitchen.
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
The great room of the house, a space inspired by the forest city Caras Galadhon in The Lord of the Rings, boasts a cathedral ceiling that soars 40 feet in the air and is crossed by branches, tree limbs and vines.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The 2023 four-bedroom features a double-height great room with micro-cement flooring and a chef’s kitchen with maple cabinets, an arched bar, and Bertazzoni appliances.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Inside, a sunlit great room lined with floor-to-ceiling glazing spills onto the terrace, anchored by a sculptural marble fireplace and custom bar.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
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James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
The great room of the house, a space inspired by the forest city Caras Galadhon in The Lord of the Rings, boasts a cathedral ceiling that soars 40 feet in the air and is crossed by branches, tree limbs and vines.
—Mark Lamster
architecture Critic, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The 2023 four-bedroom features a double-height great room with micro-cement flooring and a chef’s kitchen with maple cabinets, an arched bar, and Bertazzoni appliances.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Feb. 2026
Inside, a sunlit great room lined with floor-to-ceiling glazing spills onto the terrace, anchored by a sculptural marble fireplace and custom bar.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for great room
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“Great room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great%20room. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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