recreation room

noun

1. (in a home or public building) a room for informal entertaining, as for dancing, games, cards, etc.

recreation room

noun

1. the full name for rec room
2. a room in a hotel, hospital, etc, for entertainment and social gatherings

Word History and Origins

Origin of recreation room¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

The lodge has six restaurants, a spa, a fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and hot tubs, and a recreation room with a four-lane bowling alley, not to mention ski-in, ski-out access to the resort.

From Outside Online

However, they were not masked during several that took place in a cell doorway and a prison recreation room, the report said.

From Washington Post

I made friends in my building and held debate-watching parties in our Burj Al Arab–opulent rooftop recreation room.

From The Daily Beast

Private patients do not mix with those on the foundation either at meals or in the recreation-room.

From Project Gutenberg

One evening, just after it grew dark, she came running into the recreation-room in a state of much excitement.

From Project Gutenberg

There was a recreation room in the Prison, where Church parades were held later.

From Project Gutenberg

The old recreation room is fitted with a permanent stage for theatricals and concerts.

From Project Gutenberg

She ran in from the grounds in quite a state of excitement, and hailed a group of friends assembled in the recreation room.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• family room
• game room
• playroom
• rec room