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living room
noun
1
: a room in a residence used for the common social activities of the occupants
2
: lebensraum
called also living space
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Hardwood floors continue from here into a living room with high ceilings, crown moldings, a wood-burning fireplace and a sitting area in front of a bay of windows.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Other highlights include a living room warmed by a veined-marble fireplace and a gourmet kitchen, which is outfitted with a central island, a high-end Caliber range, and an accompanying breakfast nook.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
My junior suite, bathed in natural light, included a spacious living room large enough to fit two rollaway twin beds for my children while still leaving plenty of room to enjoy the space.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
Both pieces just launched in a stunning new green shade that’s sure to pop in kitchens, bedrooms, and living rooms alike.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Living room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/living%20room. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
living room
noun
: a room in a house for general family use
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