recreation room

American  

noun

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

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recreation room British  

noun

1. the full name for rec room

2. a room in a hotel, hospital, etc, for entertainment and social gatherings

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Etymology

Origin of recreation room

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

In addition to its panoramic city and park views, the building boasts a private entrance, gym, common outdoor space, health club, and a common media and recreation room.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

In 1956, while serving in the Army, his photograph appeared in a newspaper with his design for a model recreation room for enlisted men; it was his first taste of publicity, and he liked it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

They will also discover a walk-in wine cellar, large recreation room, two large bedrooms, a sparkling modern bathroom and one of two — yes, two — laundry rooms.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

After that, he plans to turn the space into a recreation room for his two adolescent children.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2023

Instead of going directly to her locker, she stopped in the big recreation room where some girls were making the most of their fifteen-minute rest period.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

Related Words

• family room
• game room
• playroom
• rec room