great room

noun

: a large room in a residence usually serving several functions (as of a dining room, living room, and family room)

Examples of great room in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Upon entering the home, you are welcomed by a dramatic great room with soaring beamed ceilings, Arts & Crafts-style windows and doors, and a massive stone fireplace that sets the mood. Rachel Pyne, Robb Report, 2 July 2024 The remodeled 1999 house features floor-to-ceiling windows with water and tree views; a high-ceilinged great room; a central kitchen with quartz waterfall island, pantry, and chef's appliances; and a finished basement with theater, fireplace, and walk-out access to a patio. The Week Staff, theweek, 2 July 2024 The great room is highlighted by a stone fireplace, dining area and floor-to-ceiling lake-view windows. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 24 June 2024 The great room features a full wall of windows and a fireplace, which is one of eight in the home. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for great room 

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Word History

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of great room was in 1639

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“Great room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great%20room. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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