reading room

read·ing room

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ree-ding room, roo m]
- /ˈri dɪŋ rum, rʊm/
- /ˈriːdɪŋ ruːm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-ding room, roo m]
- /ˈri dɪŋ rum, rʊm/

Definitions of reading room words

noun reading room a room set aside for reading, as in a library or club. 1
countable noun reading room A reading room is a quiet room in a library or museum where you can read and study. 0
noun reading room quiet room in a library or museum where you can read and study 0
noun reading room a room, as in a club or library, for reading and writing 0
noun reading room a place for religious study maintained by Christian Scientists 0

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Origin of reading room

First appearance:

before 1750

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1750-60

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Parts of speech for Reading room

noun

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reading room popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% 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.

reading room usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for reading room

noun reading room

library — a place set apart to contain books, periodicals, and other material for reading, viewing, listening, study, or reference, as a room, set of rooms, or building where books may be read or borrowed.

Just one Synonym for reading room