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front room

American  

noun

  • front rooms
    plural
  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

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The scent of Mexican spiced coffee brewed in a clay pot wafts through the front room.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

"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

Her Dad still walked up and down the front room like a blind man.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

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