living room

Origin

living room

noun
1.
a room in a home used, especially by a family, for leisure activities, entertaining guests, etc.; parlor.

Origin:
1815–25
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living room
 
n
a room in a private house or flat used for relaxation and entertainment of guests

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living room
"room set up for ordinary social use," 1825 (as opposed to bedroom, dining room, etc.); from living + room..
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