guest room
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of guest room
First recorded in 1630–40
Example Sentences
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During Thanksgiving week, from the soft neutral cocoon of my parents’ guest room, I burrowed into an impulsive rewatch of the BBC “Sherlock” — yes, the Benedict Cumberbatch era, all sculptural cheekbones and good outerwear.
From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025
“Skylights and a private terrace off the guest room make this an intimate and tranquil retreat, as perfect as it is distinct from the ornate character of the six floors below,” the description stated.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 24, 2025
She retreated to a guest room away from the family, collapsed on the bed and had a panic attack.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025
Moving on to the guest room, Bauer points to a Fretwork wood wall panel above the daybed.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025
When Malcolm was sitting as close to the fire as he could get, he told her about Gerard Bonneville, and what he’d seen at the priory from the guest room window.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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