reading room
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of reading room
First recorded in 1750–60
Example Sentences
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Never mind that I’ve neither set foot inside the building nor seen its reading room.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
And in the place of his office they created a special reading room for the girls.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025
What does remain consistent between the 1993 version and today’s installation is the presence of a reading room at the center of the show.
From New York Times ● Dec. 27, 2023
There’s always one in progress in the reading room, open to all comers, and on chilly days, the librarians light the fireplace.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2023
Kyle slipped on his jeans and sneakers and staggered out into the giant reading room.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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