sunroom

noun

sun·​room ˈsən-ˌrüm How to pronounce sunroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
Synonyms of sunroomnext
: a glass-enclosed porch or living room with a sunny exposure

called also sun parlor

Examples of sunroom in a Sentence

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In the sunroom, a boy played concertos on the violin, signalling that this was not an ordinary weekday lunch. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026 The outdoor sunroom comes with four removable mesh walls, transforming the space into an open-air pavilion. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 The appearance of the sunroom is impressive on its own, but the thoughtful design is definitely worth highlighting too. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Two other bedrooms and dual sitting rooms with vaulted ceilings are located on the second level, while three more bedrooms, an office, and a sunroom are positioned on the third floor. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunroom

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sunroom was in 1812

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“Sunroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunroom. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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