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sitting room

/ˈsɪɾɪŋ rum/
/ˈsɪtɪŋ rum/
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Other forms: sitting rooms

Definitions of sitting room
  1. noun
    a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
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    types:
    common room
    a sitting room (usually at school or university)
    morning room
    a sitting room used during the daylight hours
    salon
    elegant sitting room where guests are received
    type of:
    room
    an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
Pronunciation
US
/ˈsɪɾɪŋ rum/
UK
/ˈsɪtɪŋ rum/
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