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

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rumpus room

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

Fifteen minutes before the service starts, 100 middle schoolers are already squeezed into a basement rumpus room.

From Time Magazine Archive

Barbara wanted to know, standing there in the door of the rumpus room.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut