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

Some were going into the front room of the master’s house, while others were untying the canoe from its mooring post.

From Literature

“One of the boys is sick, and he was to work the front room. Our charade is ruined if we don’t find someone to replace him.”

From Literature

"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

This front room is also where Angela consoled her son when he was targeted by school bullies at the local comprehensive.

From BBC

“Maybe you can explain it better than I can, Josh,” Mama said to Daddy, who was sitting in the front room reading the White Sulphur Sentinel, our town’s newspaper.

From Literature

Related Words

• drawing room
• sitting room