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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Both the patio and great room face the lake, providing optimal views. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 The lower level has a great room, wet bar, wine cellar, laundry room and a mudroom. Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025 Roughly 1,600 square feet includes just one bedroom—a primary suite with a faux living wall and access to a wraparound balcony—but the open-plan great room comes with a handy Murphy bed for guests. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025 This is the great room within the Walt Disney company's headquarters. Raven Brunner, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for great room

Word History

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 2 May. 2025.

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