front room
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
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
This front room is also where Angela consoled her son when he was targeted by school bullies at the local comprehensive.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
Students living away from home might expect to rent in a property where the front room has been converted into a bedroom.
From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025
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
A thin, sour-looking woman with tired blond hair was sitting at the desk in the front room, eating a sandwich.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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