guest room
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of guest room
First recorded in 1630–40
Example Sentences
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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
She retreated to a guest room away from the family, collapsed on the bed and had a panic attack.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025
Handknitted sculptures, embroidered weavings and a tufted rug adorn the guest room.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025
He had fallen asleep in the guest room, just as she’d hoped, and in the morning she checked on him.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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