living room

/ˈlɪvɪŋ ˌruːm/
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The room in a home where people sit and relax together.

Examples

  • Their living room is small but bright.
  • The living room has a sofa.
  • Please come into the living room.
  • She is reading in the living room.
  • We watched a film in the living room.

Similar words

sitting room
lounge

Meanings

Room for sitting and relaxing

home
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A room in a home where people sit, relax, watch television, or welcome visitors.

Examples

  • We watched a film in the living room.
  • The living room has a sofa.
  • She is reading in the living room.
  • Please come into the living room.
  • Their living room is small but bright.

Similar words

Etymology

The name joins living, for daily life at home, with room, a space inside a building.

FAQ

What is a living room?

A room in a home where people sit and relax together.

What might be in a living room?

A sofa, chairs, and often a television.

Is a living room a bedroom?

No. It is usually for sitting and spending time together.

Can guests sit in a living room?

Yes. It is often where visitors are welcomed.

Is living room one word?

It is normally written as two words.

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