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

Examples of family room in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Photo : Thomas Swofford/Estate Exposure An upper-level family room. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 June 2024 Inside, the home features a white kitchen, family room, den, two bedrooms and a large room for entertaining. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 13 June 2024 This kitchen and family room will undoubtedly take center stage for many activities. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 May 2024 Amenities: Chase Sapphire Lounge amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, spaces for working and relaxing, wellness areas, nursing rooms, family rooms and access to digital newspapers and magazines. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 3 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for family room 

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Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 4 Jul. 2024.

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