family room

noun

1
US : a large room designed as a recreation center and informal gathering place for members of a family
2
British : a room in a pub where children are allowed

Examples of family room in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The main level features a gourmet chef’s kitchen, a family room, formal dining room, and office. Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 Four bedrooms and three-and-a half-bathrooms include a private primary suite wing, elegant formal rooms, a sizable family room/chef’s kitchen combination and amazing outdoor venues. Monica Lander, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2024 Machine-woven from polypropylene fibers, it's ideally suited for high-traffic and mess-prone areas such as entryways, family rooms, kitchens, and dining rooms. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024 This resort caters to families with all-ages activities and entertainment, family rooms, and kids club programming for ages 4 to 16. Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2024 The views are best showcased in the elegant formal dining room, the kitchen, the family room, and, of course, from the wraparound balcony that is connected to most of the communal spaces on the main level. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2024 Again, that limit applies if there were no changes in homeownership or major renovations, such as adding a family room or bedroom to the property. Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2024 Stairs lead from the family room to a bonus room that’s suitable as a home office, meditation space, art studio, or gym. Mark David, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024 Stephen led Banas and me to the family room, where Peggy lay on the couch. Phoebe Zerwick, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of family room was in 1772

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“Family room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20room. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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