family room
Americannoun
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family rooms
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of family room
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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The kitchen flows into a spacious family room overlooking the backyard through floor-to-ceiling windows, while the living room is anchored by a marble fireplace and Dewan’s grandparents’ grand piano.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
At the risk of dating myself even more than I already have, I had a few websites that I visited daily from the family room of my suburban home.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
A dedicated Irish Language Hub at The Mac will include free taster classes, arts and crafts workshops, circus skills, family entertainment and a dedicated family room throughout the week.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Lennar’s multigenerational models, called Next Gen, have a separate living space with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, family room and entrance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2025
In the family room, our furniture is arranged the same way it was in the White House.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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