reading room

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of reading room

First recorded in 1750–60

Example Sentences

The decision to revoke Wilde's pass for the library - then the British Museum reading room - was recorded without comment in the trustees' minutes for 15 June 1895.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

In response to his request, a box containing manuscripts would be transported to a reserved reading room at the Charles E. Young Research Library of UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

Local stained-glass expert Raymond Nyson is credited with the main and Smith reading room leaded glass of this superb Gothic Revival space.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2023

“The FBI has continually demonstrated its commitment to accommodate the committee’s request, including by producing the document in a reading room at the U.S. Capitol,” the FBI said in a statement to The Washington Times.

From Washington Times • Jun. 5, 2023

Clarence the security guard marched into the reading room and, folding his arms over his chest, took up a position near the three envelopes.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein