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great room

American  

noun

  1. a large, open room in a house, especially a living room that doubles as a family room or dining room.


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As for the more traditional living spaces, every inch was carefully considered and conceived with great attention to detail, from the “gourmet kitchen” to the great room, which features a stone fireplace sourced from Tibet.

From MarketWatch May 21, 2026

A separate, more casual dining area can also be found just off the great room, providing the perfect place for a laid-back breakfast or morning coffee.

From MarketWatch May 19, 2026

The extravagant gesture of its shape is undercut by its refusal to give us any great room, any place of gregarious gathering.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

The Harriet house included a covered patio, great room, kitchen, dining room and two-car garage, as well as “a spacious walk-in closet” and the option to add vaulted ceilings in the great room.

From New York Times Jan. 16, 2024

He roared so loudly that the crystal in the chandeliers tinkled, and every bird in the great room shrieked, and Lyra’s ears rang.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman

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