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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Book a family room at the resort for a truly comfortable stay, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchenette, and a fireplace in the living room. Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024 Photo : Real Media Vision/The Carroll Group The family room’s walls of glass open to the swimming pool. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024 The Yankees also offer babysitting and a family room, complete with activities for kids. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024 Black Watch Tartan Black Watch is a deep, masculine tartan that is lovely fall through winter in a library or family room. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for family room 

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 8 Jan. 2025.

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