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

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Extra bedrooms, sunrooms and offices increase square footage, which often means higher bills unless insulation and HVAC are upgraded to match. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 Newer additions include a sunroom, home theater, gym, smart-home technology, and a glass elevator. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 July 2026 Their living room had once been a sunroom, the bathroom had clearly been added later, and the room serving as their child’s bedroom had originally been designed as a dining room. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 Built in 1947, the four-bedroom has picture windows framing water views, built-ins, a sleek white kitchen with a dining nook, and a sunroom with a bar. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 July 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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