living room
Americannoun
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a room in a home used, especially by a family, for leisure activities, entertaining guests, etc.; parlor.
noun
Etymology
Origin of living room
First recorded in 1815–25
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Example Sentences
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Living room with tile fireplace, chef’s kitchen with butler’s pantry.
From Washington Times • Apr. 21, 2022
Living room performances were okay for a short period of time but that and archival, point-and-shoot cameras at the back of the hall does not enriching content make.”
From Washington Post • Jul. 9, 2020
Living room screens are one of CES's biggest draws.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2015
Living room as master bedroom comes with a fireplace, romantic and just plain useful.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2014
Living room, bedroom, and kitchen can be seen.
From Writing for Vaudeville by Page, Brett
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