rumpus room

American  

noun

1. a recreation room, especially one for children, as in a house.

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rumpus room British  

noun

1. a room used for noisy activities, such as parties or children's games

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Etymology

Origin of rumpus room

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

Example Sentences

Goodell hosted the event from his Westchester home, in what looked to be a stately rumpus room.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2020

The mix could also be enjoyed in the Club House, a dancing area with a faux fireplace, plaid wallpaper and kitschy décor of a midcentury rumpus room.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2012

An oversize garage door opens between the main dining area and the expansive waterfront deck, creating one enormous rumpus room.

From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2011

In the evening, after dinner, they like to dance for 15 minutes in their rumpus room.

From Time Magazine Archive

Billy was working on this letter in the basement rumpus room of his empty house.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut