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living room
noun
1
: a room in a residence used for the common social activities of the occupants
2
: lebensraum
called also living space
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Large beige curtains can add a delicate formality and coziness to your living room while still conforming to your style.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Transform your bathroom, living room, or bedroom with McGee & Co.’s refreshing and neutral Fiorella Wallpaper, which is intricately detailed and full of movement.
—Sydney Wingfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2025
Sitting in her living room, she was surrounded by family photos that had been her toddler’s only connection to her for the past 10 months.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
The footage shows a living room setting with two arched minimalist alcove spaces along a wall, decorated with just a couple of lamps.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1787, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Living room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/living%20room. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
living room
noun
: a room in a house for general family use
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