# living room

CEFR A1 · Compound

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/living-room
Updated: 2026-04-24

## Definition

The main room in a house where people relax, watch TV, and spend time together.

For teachers: A room in a private residence intended for general social and leisure activities.

## Examples

- We watch TV in the living room.
- After dinner, the family gathered in the living room to play a board game.
- The architect designed the house so the kitchen flowed seamlessly into a spacious, light-filled living room.

## Pitfalls

- Not "We are in the livingroom." but "We are in the living room." — This compound noun is standardly written as two separate words, not one.

## Usage notes

- Often used interchangeably with 'lounge' in British English or 'front room' in some regions.
- Teaching tip: Contrast with 'sitting room' (more traditional/formal) and 'family room' (often a more casual, secondary space for entertainment).

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