living room — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

living room (/ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ruːm/)

noun  ·  Beginner  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ruːm/

Meaning

Meaning: main sitting room

The main room in a house where people sit, relax, and entertain.

Examples

🗣 The whole family gathered in the living room to watch the film.

Etymology

A compound of ‘living’ and ‘room’, replacing the older ‘sitting room’.

How & Where It’s Used

A central space for relaxing and socializing.

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Tags: room

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