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 sergeant told the court Natalie was found lying on the first floor, with her head in the living room and her feet protruding into the hallway.

From BBC

“You can see the bones in here, like the shelves could be really pretty; the living room could be really pretty. You have beautiful things. You can’t even sit in there,” she said.

From MarketWatch

"I couldn't believe it when I realised that anybody can set up a business as a funeral director, in their own living room if they want to," she said.

From BBC

No matter who winds up buying Warner, the new combined streamer will still trail YouTube in the U.S., even in the living room.

From Barron's

Some of the most recognisable sets, including the Stewart family living room and Hannah Montana closet, will also be reconstructed.

From BBC

Related Words

• drawing room
• parlor
• salon
• sitting room