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10 Language-to-English DictionariesLiving Room
/ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ruːm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A room in a house for general everyday use, typically furnished with comfortable seating and entertainment facilities.
"After a long day, she loves to relax in her cozy living room with a good book." - 2
A space in a home where family and guests gather for social activities.
"The living room was decorated for the holidays, making it a warm gathering place for family."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'living room' originated in the late 19th century as a more casual alternative to 'parlor' or 'drawing room', which were used in more formal settings. The word 'living' denotes a space for everyday activities, reflecting a shift in social norms towards more informal family gatherings.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Living Room" is said worldwide
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salon
Transliteration: salon
"Le salon est l'endroit où la famille se réunit."
Wohnzimmer
Transliteration: ˈvoːnˌtsɪmɐ
"Das Wohnzimmer ist gemütlich eingerichtet."
soggiorno
Transliteration: soʤˈʤorno
"Il soggiorno è il cuore della casa."
salón
Transliteration: saˈlon
"El salón es donde pasamos tiempo en familia."
sala de estar
Transliteration: ˈsalɐ dʒi ˈeʃtaʁ
"A sala de estar é o lugar onde a família se reúne."
बैठक कक्ष
Transliteration: baithak kaksh
"बैठक कक्ष परिवार के लिए एकत्र होने का स्थान है।"
客厅
Transliteration: kètīng
"客厅是家人聚会的地方。"
거실
Transliteration: geosil
"거실은 가족이 모이는 곳입니다."
リビングルーム
Transliteration: ribingu rūmu
"リビングルームは家族が集まる場所です。"
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