living room

noun

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

2. Lebensraum.

living room

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of living room¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

Inside, he joins the family for TV and movies on their living room couch.

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Human Behavior’s office is the living room of Chaturvedi’s apartment, which the three founders share.

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Then, she heard her husband talking with someone in the living room; an Associated Press photographer showed up on their front porch.

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So I would do little performances for them, even in the living room.

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Warwas tore out the fireplace and extended the living room by six feet, adding a sleek Fleetwood sliding door that provided instant access to the backyard.

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Related Words

• drawing room 
• parlor 
• salon 
• sitting room