living room

noun

1
: a room in a residence used for the common social activities of the occupants
2
: lebensraum

called also living space

Examples of living room in a Sentence

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Back in Samantha Redmond’s living room, Xavier Collins is out of options. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025 Find me in these while I’m holed up writing, doing pilates in my living room, and boarding my next flight. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2025 Its versatile design can be placed in your living room, bedroom, or entryway to organize lamps, books, and catch-all trays. Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025 The initial jolt came fast and furious, starting with a flash-bang grenade in her living room. Dylan Moore, National Review, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for living room

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of living room was in 1787

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“Living room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/living%20room. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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