noun
Meaning 1
A room near the entrance of a building.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: foreroom
Antonyms: backroom, back room
Phrase guide
front room
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noun
Meaning 2
A room near the entrance of a building.
Such a room that serves as an entryway, initial reception area, or waiting room.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Near-synonyms: foyer, vestibule
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: foreroom, anteroom, antechamber, foyer, vestibule
Antonyms: backroom, back room
noun
Meaning 3
A room near the entrance of a building.
A living room or similar room in such position that is used for entertaining guests or for special occasions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: especially
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: foreroom
Antonyms: backroom, back room
noun
Meaning 4
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: living room, living-room, sitting room, parlor, parlour
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: room
Narrower terms: common room, morning room, salon
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Polish: pokój gościnny — room reserved for special occasions — see also living room
- Scottish Gaelic: seòmar-aghaidh — room reserved for special occasions — see also living room
- Scottish Gaelic: seòmar-beòil — room reserved for special occasions — see also living room
- Scottish Gaelic: seòmar-toisich — room reserved for special occasions — see also living room