great room
(mostly, North America) In many modern homes, a room that combines the roles of several more traditional rooms such as the family room, living room, and study.
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(mostly, North America) In many modern homes, a room that combines the roles of several more traditional rooms such as the family room, living room, and study.
“Not bare bones, just austere. I had LDS missionaries arrive once on a week when we were hosting or had hosted meeting, so the benches were set up in the great room. It shocked them somewhat to be walking into another place of worship without first realizing it.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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