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

He said there was exposed electrical wiring in the living room, which could have caused a serious electric shock if touched, and that there were alterations in other areas of the house too.

From BBC

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

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

Scotland had thrown the kitchen sink, the contents of the living room and half a dozen wardrobes at them and they still did not break.

From BBC

Related Words

• drawing room
• parlor
• salon
• sitting room