common room
Use Common room in a sentencecommon room
noun
a room or lounge for informal use by all.
Origin:
1660–70
1660–70
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| common room | |
| —n | |
| chiefly (Brit) a sitting room in schools, colleges, etc, for the relaxation of students or staff | |
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Example sentences
There's a common room and kitchen where home-cooked meals are served ranch style.
Place the family's computer in a common room, where supervision and guidelines are more easily observed and met.
One of his roommates, who had been sitting with us in the suite's common room, spoke up.
There is a common room for guests to relax in and breakfast is served in the dining room.
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