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

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

But the keeping room already showed some traces of a woman's love for adornment.

From A Little Girl in Old Quebec by Douglas, Amanda Minnie

The "keeping room," was given up to them and the bride elect, and all day long, and for many days after, their busy needles flew.

From Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir by Fleming, May Agnes