loungeroom

Home relaxation area

Loungeroom is an Australian and New Zealand term for what Americans call a living room and the British call a sitting room or lounge—the main room in a home where people relax, watch television, and entertain guests.

The compound spelling as one word is characteristic of Australian English, though lounge room as two words is also common.

We spent the evening in the loungeroom watching cricket.

furniture

sofa

Multi-seat cushioned furniture

couchUpholstered seating furniture
armchairUpholstered seat with supports
coffee tableLow table near seating

television · bookshelf · recliner · ottoman · side table · rug · cushions · lamp · curtains · credenza

activities

relaxing

Becoming less tense

readingInterpreting written text
conversationExchange of spoken ideas
nappingSleeping briefly, often midday

entertaining · streaming · gaming · family time · movie night · socializing · chatting · resting · board games · listening to music

ambiance

cozy

Warm and snug

comfortablePhysically at ease
warmModerately heated, or friendly
invitingAttractively appealing

homey · spacious · bright · natural light · ventilation · fireplace · decor · artwork · plants · family photos

regional

parlor

Formal room for visitors

denPrivate room or lair
salonGrooming establishment or gathering

Opposites

room function/activity type

loungeroomutility room

Household work space

workroom · bedroom · laundry room · workshop · home office

formality of domestic space

loungeroomparlor

Formal room for visitors

drawing room · sitting room · front room · reception room

public vs. private within home

loungeroombedroom

Room for sleeping

master bedroom · bathroom · ensuite · walk-in closet · private study

Family

room, lounge, roommate, lounger, lounging, lounged, loungers, loungewear, airport lounge

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