living room

noun

1
: a room in a residence used for the common social activities of the occupants
2
: lebensraum

called also living space

Examples of living room in a Sentence

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Furniture From Only One Store Opting to furnish your living room with pieces from only one store or vendor may seem like an easy solution when decorating. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 20 June 2026 The three-bedroom Villa Quisisana, with its private garden, exclusive swimming pool, and a separate living room and kitchen with space for up to six people. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026 The entire interior can be redesigned into a mobile living room or office. New Atlas, 20 June 2026 Best for expansive living rooms with a large gap between seating arrangements, square coffee tables can help fill the negative space. Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for living room

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of living room was in 1787

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“Living room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/living%20room. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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