sunroom

noun

sun·​room ˈsən-ˌrüm How to pronounce sunroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a glass-enclosed porch or living room with a sunny exposure

called also sun parlor

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It’s recommended for use inside in sunrooms or outside on patios, decks, porches, or in backyards. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025 Photo : Tyler Hogan The primary connects to a sunroom. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2025 Outdoor space: From the sunroom, doors open to a covered porch cooled by ceiling fans and space for dining. Angela Serratore, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024 Here are most important elements to keep in mind when styling your sunroom for maximum comfortability all year long. Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sunroom

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sunroom was in 1812

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“Sunroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunroom. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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