front room

American  

noun

1. a room at the front of a house, especially a parlor.

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Etymology

Origin of front room

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

Students living away from home might expect to rent in a property where the front room has been converted into a bedroom.

From BBC

“It all comes, probably, from the years I spent in our front room with my father and listening to classical music. I’m sure I’m just digging this s— out.”

From Los Angeles Times

Installing lagging over kitchen pipes and sealing cracks in the windows in the front room also made a huge difference to her.

From BBC

She was later found in her front room, laying on her back, clothed but with her underwear around her ankles.

From BBC

When they emerged minutes later, they found their windows shattered and layers of dust and debris strewn across the front room.

From BBC

Related Words

• drawing room
• sitting room