Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

great room

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.27 in modern English

Syllables: great -room
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

In many modern homes, a room that combines the roles of several more traditional rooms such as the family room, living room, and study.

Canadian usage; American usage

Example Sentences

"Its homes are tract mansions and starter castles of 4,000 square feet and upward, featuring two-story entrance halls, great rooms, three- or four-car garages, huge kitchens, spa-sized bathrooms, […]"
"As he crossed the greatroom floor he could smell smoke. It was coming from his bedchamber!"

Etymology

From great + room. Compare Middle English grete chaumbre (“greatroom”).

Usage

Canadian usage
American usage

Inflected Forms

great rooms (plural) greatroom (alternative)

Phrases

great house

Frequently Paired Words

great house great hall

Questions

What does great room mean?: In many modern homes, a room that combines the roles of several more traditional rooms such as the family room, living room, and study.
Where does great room come from?: From great + room. Compare Middle English grete chaumbre (“greatroom”).

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