recreation room

noun

1
: a room (such as a rumpus room) used for recreation and relaxation

called also rec room

2
: a public room (as in a hospital) for recreation and social activities

Examples of recreation room in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And, per the listing held by Jane Dorian and Shaun Alan-Lee of Carolwood Estates, there’s also a large space on the top-floor that could easily be used as an office or a recreation room. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 July 2024 On the lower level, a recreation room with a fireplace connects to an office. Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 28 June 2024 This final phase of the project will include a new indoor and outdoor area for rhinos and a new indoor recreation room for hippos. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024 The Docks lists amenities including a clubhouse, fitness center, recreation room with a billiards table, a rooftop deck with views of the Thames River, in-unit washers and dryers, private balconies or patios and stainless steel appliances. Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for recreation room 

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Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of recreation room was in 1832

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“Recreation room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recreation%20room. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

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