living room
Americannoun
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a room in a home used, especially by a family, for leisure activities, entertaining guests, etc.; parlor.
noun
Etymology
Origin of living room
First recorded in 1815–25
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Example Sentences
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In the living room, a pilot rearranges an untidy study desk.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Sliding cherrywood shoji screens throughout the living room, hand-built by the original owner.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
The main living space features an open plan that flows nicely from the living room to the dining area and sleek kitchen, which features a 14-foot island, quartz countertops, and luxe appliances.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Watching Rex Reed from my father’s off-limits black leather chair in the living room as my mother ironed was an uncomfortable experience for me.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
They were in the living room, all of them.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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