living room
Americannoun
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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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From the Apollo 11 moon landing to the miniseries ‘Roots,’ the small screen has often united the country by bringing history into every living room.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
French doors separate the living room from the dining room.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
La Guaira resident Antonio Bermudez was in his living room when the shaking began "all of a sudden."
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
This time round, Anabelle, who lives in London, is sleeping on her living room sofa, which is north-facing and in a room with tall ceilings and an electric fan.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Meanwhile, Dad goes over to the TV in the living room and turns it on to the local news.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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