living room

noun

1. a room in a home used, especially by a family, for leisure activities, entertaining guests, etc.; parlor.
2. Lebensraum ( def 2 ).

living room

noun

1. a room in a private house or flat used for relaxation and entertainment of guests

Word History and Origins

Origin of living room¹

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

At least once a month, my mother would pull birds of paradise from the downstairs bush, arrange them like so, place them in a vase and position the flowers as a centerpiece in the living room atop our mahogany coffee table.

From Los Angeles Times

In most Black homes, the living room is off-limits save for special occasions.

From Los Angeles Times

I love living with art, and whether it’s my living room or my outdoor area, or whatever office space I’m working on, I’m always reconfiguring the layout, because the right environment creates the right atmosphere for conversation.

From Los Angeles Times

“We sat there in our living room by candlelight, and John was just as charismatic and funny as he’s always been.”

From Los Angeles Times

Callum’s smiling face on the wall is the first thing you see when you walk into the living room of his family home.

From BBC

Related Words

• drawing room
• parlor
• salon
• sitting room