front room

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fruhnt room, roo m]
- /frʌnt rum, rʊm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fruhnt room, roo m]
- /frʌnt rum, rʊm/

Definitions of front room words

noun front room a room at the front of a house, especially a parlor. 1
noun front room living room, lounge 1
noun front room a room in the front of a house, esp. a living room 0
noun front room A living room. 0
noun front room (Britain, possibly dated) A room, normally at the front of the house and kept unusually tidy, reserved for entertaining guests or for special occasions. 0

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Origin of front room

First appearance:

before 1670

One of the 47% oldest English words

First recorded in 1670-80

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Parts of speech for Front room

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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front room popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

front room usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for front room

noun front room

sitting room — a small living room, often one that forms part of a suite in a hotel, private house, etc.
drawing room — a formal reception room, especially in an apartment or private house.
parlor — Older Use. a room for the reception and entertainment of visitors to one's home; living room.
salon — a drawing room or reception room in a large house.
withdrawing room — a room to withdraw or retire to; drawing room.

All 5 Synonyms of front room