front room
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of front room
First recorded in 1670–80
Example Sentences
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"They work for a period of years to earn and graduate essentially into this role and working in the front room," Clem added.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
"She'd be in the front room pounding Beethoven or some dramatic score with the door locked. I do have turbulent feelings when I go to concerts and hear that sort of music."
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026
A sharp, funny woman with shoulder-length white hair, Susan tells me her story from her sunny front room somewhere in southern England.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025
It was a strange experience working in that space, shooting scenes in my parents’ old bed or around the Christmas tree in a version of my old front room.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2024
What was our kitchen, hallway, bathroom, my bedroom, my father’s study and our front room, was here the portion of the synagogue where the worshipers sat.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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