reading room

noun

1. a room set aside for reading, as in a library or club.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reading room¹

First recorded in 1750–60

Example Sentences

Then there’s a quirky 1899 deed restriction Halverstadt uncovered last year that requires that the property house a public library and a reading room that ground a would-be office developer’s plans to halt.

From Voice of San Diego

They remade LaVonia’s smaller study into a reading room for the both of them — and a place where she can retreat when Arthur is on a conference call in the main office.

From Washington Post

Tours for school groups offer activities such as tennis, a reading room, and dancing at a disco.

From The Daily Beast

It was in the reading-room at the time of the fire, but fortunately escaped injury.

From Project Gutenberg

A poor vendor of pamphlets and newspapers, coming out of a reading-room, was accused of selling books favorable to royalty.

From Project Gutenberg

For a time she operated a reading-room that M. de Trailles had established for her on rue Coquenard.

From Project Gutenberg

A reading-room was started, and grew and grew till a substantial place was required for the accommodation of the members.

From Project Gutenberg

By silent agreement they breakfasted together, and then made their way into the reading-room and drew up to the fire.

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