living room

noun

1
: a room in a residence used for the common social activities of the occupants
2
: lebensraum

called also living space

Examples of living room in a Sentence

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To learn a little more about the city during your stay, be sure to drop by the lobby’s sunken living room, where a bookcase of Mexican literature awaits. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025 Whether on your patio or in your living room, area rugs are the easiest way to add color, texture, and interest to a space. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 13 July 2025 Beer lovers flock to Off Site Nano Brewery for its micro brews and minimalist vibes, while Magie is a low-key neighborhood wine bar full of vintage sofas that feels like hanging in a friend’s living room. AFAR Media, 11 July 2025 Sound Bar Deals The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar is basically the no-fuss upgrade your living room has been waiting for. Juhi Wadia July 11, PC Magazine, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for living room

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of living room was in 1787

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“Living room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/living%20room. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

living room

noun
: a room in a house for general family use

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