living room

American  

noun

living rooms plural

1. a room in a home used, especially by a family, for leisure activities, entertaining guests, etc.; parlor.

2. Lebensraum.

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living room British  

noun

1. a room in a private house or flat used for relaxation and entertainment of guests

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• living rooms
  plural

Etymology

Origin of living room

First recorded in 1815–25

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How does living-room compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• great room vs. living room

Example Sentences

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living room

In the living room, a blue resin coffee table shaped like a candy wrapper adds to the playful feel, along with vintage candy dishes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026

"Some of the memories that they'll treasure most will come from simple things, like baking together or a picnic in the park, or building a den in the living room."

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

“The spacious living room is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and filled with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for everyday living and entertaining,” the listing reads.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

Americans from both camps, along with Gannon, gathered at Tahnoon’s McLean mansion, and took their seats in his living room couches.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

It was like walking through a playhouse; we passed a deserted living room with a settee beside a fireplace, then a fake patio, then an artist’s loft.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Related Words

• drawing room
• parlor
• salon
• sitting room