sunroom

noun

sun·​room ˈsən-ˌrüm How to pronounce sunroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
Synonyms of sunroomnext
: a glass-enclosed porch or living room with a sunny exposure

called also sun parlor

Examples of sunroom in a Sentence

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The appearance of the sunroom is impressive on its own, but the thoughtful design is definitely worth highlighting too. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026 From the south-facing sunroom, the hallway offers a 180-degree panoramic view of the home’s different spaces. Gala Mora, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026 Adding to its appeal, the kitchen opens to the glass enclosed sunroom. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026 Inside, there are kiddie, teen and adult rooms, meeting and relaxation areas, a café with indoor and outdoor seating, a sunroom, and even a low-sensory dark room for those who benefit from that. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sunroom

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sunroom was in 1812

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“Sunroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunroom. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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