game room
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of game room
First recorded in 1905–10
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This space also appears to have been used as a game room, with an arcade machine nestled in a small alcove.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
The seven-bedroom main residence is Mediterranean in style, with a dramatic entry atrium, high coffered ceilings, expansive living and entertaining areas, covered loggias and a club-style game room and billiards lounge with a full bar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 4, 2025
If a game room has just installed a fresh band of blackjack felt, the Mehaffeys are the first to know.
From Slate ● Nov. 18, 2025
Built for mine owner Amasa Campbell and his family, visitors can see the game room where Campbell entertained Spokane’s big wigs plus his wife Grace’s gorgeous all-pink reception room.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2024
Rowan and Esme went to the game room and played gin rummy, mercifully undisturbed by talk of gleaning and quotas and the kissing of rings.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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