front room
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of front room
First recorded in 1670–80
Example Sentences
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"They work for a period of years to earn and graduate essentially into this role and working in the front room," Clem added.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
"She'd be in the front room pounding Beethoven or some dramatic score with the door locked. I do have turbulent feelings when I go to concerts and hear that sort of music."
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026
TV chef and rapper Big Zuu, who's also AJ's cousin, is there and says they used the family's front room as a "harbour".
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025
To fans, the album's cover, with the band's five members pictured in the front room of rhythm guitarist Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs' West Didsbury home, is as familiar as the songs within.
From BBC • Aug. 24, 2024
I always knew about this hiding place under a floorboard in the front room.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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