keeping room

American  

noun

Older Use.

1. hall.

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Etymology

Origin of keeping room

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

Traditionally, a keeping room is a smaller sitting area typically located near the kitchen; Historical Concepts designed this one true to form.

From Southern Living • Jul. 15, 2010

With authorizations from France and England for six a week, CAA is keeping room for competition.

From Time Magazine Archive

From Wrentham, Mass., the museum brought a 17th century "keeping room," with furniture owned by Peregrine White, who was born on the Mayflower.

From Time Magazine Archive

A door was opened instantly into a large kitchen or keeping room, bright with a fire and small lamp.

From Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

But they looked a little surprised that such "great folks" as their new neighbors, should drop in so unceremoniously, and into their common "keeping room," too, to chat away an evening.

From Rural Architecture Being a Complete Description of Farm Houses, Cottages, and Out Buildings by Allen, Lewis Falley