keeping room
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of keeping room
First recorded in 1765–75
Example Sentences
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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
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
With authorizations from France and England for six a week, CAA is keeping room for competition.
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
Perhaps the hollow Paul Rushleigh's horse had pawed at the gatepost, and the closed door of the keeping room, revealed something to his discernment that kept him from seeking Faith just then.
From Faith Gartney's Girlhood by Whitney, A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train)
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