great room

noun

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

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There’s a fireplace in the lofty great room, decorative wainscoting in the dining area and a walk-in pantry in the kitchen. Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2025 The home’s prior owner was a hunter who built a diorama in the great room displaying dozens of taxidermic animals from trips to Africa. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025 There is a windowed laundry room off the great room. Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025 Photo : Nick Johnson A dual-facing fireplace connects the kitchen and great room. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for great room

Word History

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined above

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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 3 Jun. 2025.

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