living roomnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˌruːm/us/ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˌruːm/also mainly UK sitting roomA1 the room in a house or apartment that is used for relaxing in and entertaining guests
Examples
- We've just bought a new coffee-coloured rug for the living room.
- I want to do the living room this afternoon.
- She's made a first-class job of decorating the living room.
- The television is usually the focal point of the living room.
- That picture would go well on the wall in the living room.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Parts of buildings: rooms
- antechamber
- anteroom
- atelier
- atrium
- attic
- ballroom
- conservatory
- en suite
- eyrie
- family room
- form room
- front room
- gymnasium
- reading room
- reception room
- refectory
- room
- rumpus room
- snug
- vault
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Examples from literature
- People put lamps, coffee tables, or plants in them so they feel like they’re driving in their living room.