conversation pit

noun

1. a usually sunken portion of a room or living area with chairs, sofas, etc., often grouped around a fireplace, where people can gather to talk.

Example Sentences

“It’s almost like this conversation pit,” she said.

From Seattle Times

While shopping the brand’s cozy basics in the 2,800-square-foot space, customers can rest in a conversation pit and snack on goodies from Jon & Vinny’s, Awan and Gjusta in the pantry.

From Los Angeles Times

Inside, a sunken conversation pit is anchored by a floor-to-ceiling fireplace under whitewashed beams.

From Los Angeles Times

The hearth room, dubbed the “conversation pit” by the residents, is the smallest room in the 16,000-square-foot house, and it’s Maria’s favorite.

From Washington Post

The circular sofa is a place to gather, a spiritual descendent of that uniquely suburban, utopian symbol of togetherness: the conversation pit.

From Los Angeles Times