living room
Americannoun
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living rooms
plural
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a room in a home used, especially by a family, for leisure activities, entertaining guests, etc.; parlor.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of living room
First recorded in 1815–25
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Example Sentences
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The living room TV displays the multiple angles of cameras spread across the house.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
As I walked out the door, I passed my younger son, who was sitting in the living room waiting to be called up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Palfrey warned the other people in the living room not to get involved.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Inside, the home boasts an expansive living room and family room, a separate formal dining room, den, game room, recreation space, exercise room, and a finished lower level.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
She pushed a piece of cardboard off of her and saw that she was sprawled on her own living room sofa.
From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan
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