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
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The house spans more than 3,600 square feet and features a butler's pantry, along with a family room with a wet bar and fireplace, according to the listing.
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Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Formal living rooms are usually refined and elegant, while family rooms are casual and homey.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
Just off the kitchen is the family room with a skylight and French doors that open up to a back terrace.
—Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
Better Homes & Gardens Wood Table Lamp The sleek, modern design of this Wood Totem Table Lamp would be at home in a farmhouse family room or a contemporary, sleek primary bedroom.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
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Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
Formal living rooms are usually refined and elegant, while family rooms are casual and homey.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
Just off the kitchen is the family room with a skylight and French doors that open up to a back terrace.
—Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Oct. 2024
Better Homes & Gardens Wood Table Lamp The sleek, modern design of this Wood Totem Table Lamp would be at home in a farmhouse family room or a contemporary, sleek primary bedroom.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Family room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20room. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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