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

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In back, the kitchen, family room, and primary bedroom all spill open to an ample deck. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 The lower level offers a theater room, a family room and a fitness center complete with a laundry hookup. — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 For casual gatherings, a family room with one of the home’s seven fireplaces is on the left, while the formal living room, also with a fireplace, is on the right. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026 While restrooms and showers are shared, family room guests still receive access to bedding, towels, complimentary meals, a lounge, priority boarding, and a dedicated attendant. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for family room

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of family room was in 1772

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