family roomn.
/ˈfam(ᵻ)lɪ ruːm/, /ˈfaml̩ɪ ruːm/, /ˈfam(ᵻ)lɪ ˌrʊm/, /ˈfaml̩ɪ ˌrʊm/, U.S. /ˈfæm(ə)li ˌrum/, /ˈfæm(ə)li ˌrʊm/ 1. Any room, in a house, used by (all) family members; spec. an informal room used for relaxation and recreation.Now usually referring to a room in a house where there is also a more formal living room used for receiving guests.
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society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > parts of building > room > room by type of occupant > [noun] > other spec.
family room1772
commercial room1836
balakhana1840
bachelor-room1862
1772 Gen. Evening Post 7 Apr. On the east side of the hall are several large and pleasant summer apartments, on the west a variety of numerous family rooms.
1795 A. Radcliffe Journey 402 We were shewn into the family room, having a large old-fashioned chimney corner, with benches to receive a social party.
1838 J. C. Loudon Suburban Gardener ii. 88 The dining-room is often..the only family room except the drawing-room.
1884 W. D. Howells Rise Silas Lapham xxv. 461 He heard talking in the family room.
1903 Carpentry & Building June 64/1 An inspection of the plans shows the interior to be divided into parlor, family room, dining room and kitchen on the first floor.
1960 Pop. Mech. Oct. 284/1 The home is a three-bedroom, 1964-square-foot house..with a family room as well as a living room.
2005 A. Smith Accidental 299 Nathan, sweetest darling, the woman said. Go to the family room and watch tv.
2.
a. Originally U.S. In a hotel, guest house, etc.: a bedroom sleeping at least three people, and suitable for families with children.
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society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > parts of building > room > room by type of use > [noun] > bedroom > other
family room1873
number1902
double room1931
1873 N.-Y. Times 2 Feb. 7/5 (advt.) St. Charles Hotel..family rooms from $10 to $14 per week.
1903 Atlantic Reporter 55 1094/1 His wife, in one instance at least, felt obliged to leave the family rooms with the children, and stay elsewhere in the hotel for safety.
1948 Flying Aug. 65/1 Hotel rooms were $7 per day and we had little trouble arranging them. Some had family rooms with three beds.
2001 Navy News Sept. 43/1 (advt.) 22 rooms most en-suite, singles/doubles/twins + family rooms.
b. Chiefly British. A room in a pub in which children are allowed in the company of an adult or adults; (later also more generally) a room in a restaurant which is set aside or suitable for families with young children.
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the world > food and drink > drink > drinking > drinking place > [noun] > tavern or public house > room in which children are allowed
family room1960
1960 Hansard Commons (Electronic ed.) 29 Jan. 509 There are two licensed bars..and also a room set aside for children and families... If the adults wish to drink alcoholic liquor they can go next door to buy it and bring it into this family room.
1975 Financial Times 26 Mar. 12/1 The Bill..would allow publicans to set aside family rooms where children would be allowed and permit opening hours from 10 a.m. to midnight.
1987 E. Ronay Bird's Eye Guide Healthy Eating Out 275 Customers of all ages congregate in this..restaurant, where high chairs and toys are provided for small children in a special family room.
2012 Hull Daily Mail (Nexis) 7 Apr. (Guide section) 13 (advt.) The pub has a bar area, welcoming family room and cabaret room.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2013; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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