great room

American  

noun

1. a large, open room in a house, especially a living room that doubles as a family room or dining room.

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• great room vs. living room

Example Sentences

Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with the open great room, which is wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glass that allows natural light to flood in.

From MarketWatch

The wizard whips out his wand and marches across the great room, pointing the wand back and forth from Alex to me.

From Literature

The Harriet house included a covered patio, great room, kitchen, dining room and two-car garage, as well as “a spacious walk-in closet” and the option to add vaulted ceilings in the great room.

From New York Times

Thoughtfully renovated with four bedrooms, five baths; and “cozy but majestic” style — with 20-foot cathedral ceilings, vaulted arches, plus a great room and multiple dining and seating areas.

From Washington Times

Because they have a great room over there and some really good guys.

From Seattle Times