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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You can pace around the living room when you’re watching TV instead of plopping down on the couch.
From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026
In contrast, the living room offers a calmer palette of sky blues and earthy browns.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
The temperature in her living room reached 90 degrees last month as temperatures outside soared.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Aria's mother, Victoria Hull, said the last time she had seen her daughter alive she had been eating mini-pizzas in front of the TV in the living room.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Not only that, but I can hear Dad and Aunt Melissa getting louder in the living room.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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