Phrase guide

sitting room

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A room in a house where people (residents or guests) pass the time in leisure.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, especially

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: living room, living-room, parlour, parlor, lounge (esp. UK), loungeroom, lounge room (esp. Australia), front room, drawing room

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sitter, zitkamer, living room, living-room, parlour, parlor, lounge, loungeroom, lounge room, front room, drawing room

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: room, space, place, site, location

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noun

Meaning 2

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: living room, living-room, front room, parlor, parlour

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: room

Narrower terms: common room, morning room, salon

History

Etymology

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