living room

American  

noun

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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Etymology

Origin of living room

First recorded in 1815–25

Compare meaning

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

• great room vs. living room

Example Sentences

The hat rests now above the window in Hammel-Sawyer’s living room, except when she wears it to tribal events.

From Los Angeles Times

Schenk resisted the big-ticket items, but did purchase holiday mugs using the QR code on a card in the living room.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sitting on the floor of our living room with the sun pouring down on me.

From The Wall Street Journal

At their Altadena home one recent evening, the Khans sat in their living room.

From Los Angeles Times

"He fell transiting from one part of the balcony to the living room," Sufi said, declining to elaborate on Mahathir's condition.

From Barron's

Related Words

• drawing room
• parlor
• salon
• sitting room