guest room
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of guest room
First recorded in 1630–40
Example Sentences
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When he was a kid, he says, his family’s guest room hosted teenage members of the 1970s singing group, Up With People.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025
During Thanksgiving week, from the soft neutral cocoon of my parents’ guest room, I burrowed into an impulsive rewatch of the BBC “Sherlock” — yes, the Benedict Cumberbatch era, all sculptural cheekbones and good outerwear.
From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025
“Skylights and a private terrace off the guest room make this an intimate and tranquil retreat, as perfect as it is distinct from the ornate character of the six floors below,” the description stated.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 24, 2025
A tireless researcher, Bauer tries to keep a record of her purchases, from the colorful vintage Bauer pottery ringware in her kitchen to the Akro Agate glassware in her guest room.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025
“You can sleep in our guest room tonight and then go to Jupe’s tomorrow. Or maybe the two of you can have another sleepover with my mom if she’s home.”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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