day room
Americannoun
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a room at an institution, as on a military base, providing facilities for leisure activities.
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(in a hospital) a recreation room for ambulatory patients.
noun
Etymology
Origin of day room
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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"They'd written observations of Winbourne being in the day room, sitting there eating his breakfast, and this was three days after he'd passed away," says Carole.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2025
Leslie spent her time in jail on a mattress on the floor in the day room because there were no cells available.
From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2025
When we spoke to her, Vivien sat in the women’s day room at CASS, which serves as the recreation and lounge area within the dormitories.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2023
They would clean the entire dorm — restrooms, day room and living quarters — every morning and evening, with additional spot cleaning as needed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2023
I remember that you were a fairly good pool player and I can picture you quite clearly in the Company day room at the pool table.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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