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Living Room: Definition, Examples, and Usage
Meaning 1：main family room (Living Room)
Living Room
/ˈlɪvɪŋ ruːm/
n.
The main room in a house where people relax, watch TV, and spend time with family or guests.
main family room
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/meɪn ˈfæməli ruːm/
n.
The primary room in a home used for relaxation, socializing, and entertainment, typically furnished with sofas, chairs, and a television.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
'Living' from Old English 'libban' (to live) + 'room' from 'rum' (space).
💡 Mnemonic
Live and relax in this room: Living Room.
📖 Example
On Sunday afternoons, our whole family gathers in the living room to watch a movie together.
On Sunday afternoons, our whole family gathers in the living room to watch a movie together.
🔗 Collocations
living room furniture – Furniture placed in the living room, such as sofas, coffee tables, and shelves.
living room decor – Decorative items and styling used to enhance the appearance of the living room.
in the living room – Located or happening within the living room space.
🔄 Synonyms
family room (n.) – A room in a house used for informal family activities, similar in function to a living room.
lounge (n.) – A comfortable room in a house or hotel for relaxing and socializing.
sitting room (n.) – A formal term for a room where people sit and relax, often used interchangeably with living room.
📖 Cultural Story
The term 'living room' emerged in the 19th century to replace 'parlor', emphasizing daily family life rather than formal entertaining.
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