keeping room
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of keeping room
First recorded in 1765–75
Example Sentences
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Traditionally, a keeping room is a smaller sitting area typically located near the kitchen; Historical Concepts designed this one true to form.
From Southern Living ● Jul. 15, 2010
From Wrentham, Mass., the museum brought a 17th century "keeping room," with furniture owned by Peregrine White, who was born on the Mayflower.
From Time Magazine Archive
With authorizations from France and England for six a week, CAA is keeping room for competition.
From Time Magazine Archive
"S'pose he was," said Mr. Peters, going into the keeping room to sit down over the weekly paper.
From The Adventures of Joel Pepper by Sidney, Margaret
Johnny rises like an agitated blond robin who has just spied the very two worms he was keeping room for to top off breakfast.
From Young People's Pride A Novel by Benét, Stephen Vincent
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