family room
Americannoun
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family rooms
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of family room
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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The front hallway leads to a family room, where intricate built-in shelving surrounds a grand fireplace—one of four in the home.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
“The front entry opens to the living room, immediately setting the stage with sophisticated architecture and soaring ceilings. The home includes a family room, formal dining room, and a sprawling kitchen,” the listing read.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
At the risk of dating myself even more than I already have, I had a few websites that I visited daily from the family room of my suburban home.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
A dedicated Irish Language Hub at The Mac will include free taster classes, arts and crafts workshops, circus skills, family entertainment and a dedicated family room throughout the week.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
He shakes his head, makes himself some tea, and cuts up a pear in precise quarters before shuffling into the family room.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
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