recreation room

noun

1
: a room (such as a rumpus room) used for recreation and relaxation

called also rec room

2
: a public room (as in a hospital) for recreation and social activities

Examples of recreation room in a Sentence

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The home features a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, a recreation room and heated bathroom floors, according to the listing. Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 26 Jan. 2026 The basement received special attention, with a new recreation room carved out of the former storage space. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026 The bottom-most level, meanwhile, hosts staff quarters with two bedrooms, a living room, and a kitchen, along with a fireside recreation room that leads out to a terraced backyard overlooking sweeping city lights and ocean views. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025 This large area could serve as a recreation room, game room, or home theater. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 17 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for recreation room

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of recreation room was in 1832

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“Recreation room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreation%20room. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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