family room
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of family room
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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The facade of the home now boasts blue shutters and white siding, which is also present in the family room.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 5, 2025
Lennar’s multigenerational models, called Next Gen, have a separate living space with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, family room and entrance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025
Adjacent to that may be the most enjoyed room in the house: a comfortable family room where everyone can snuggle up and watch TV.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 16, 2025
Back in our family room, things weren’t going well for the Bronx Bombers, blowing lead after lead.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025
I get Mama’s iPad from the family room, where she charges it, take a deep breath, and try to connect with Zohra.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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