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formal room

/ˈfɔːrməl ˈruːm/ · for·mal·room
noun
  1. A room in a house or building that is used for formal occasions, such as dining or receiving guests. The formal room was decorated with elegant furniture and fine china for the dinner party.
Did you know? The term 'formal room' is often used in historical fiction and period dramas to describe the grand spaces used by aristocrats and upper-class individuals in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 2 lookups Added Aug 13, 2026