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keeping room

(dated, dialect, UK, US, New England) The main room of a house.

ˈkipɪŋ ˈɹum110 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK

(dated, dialect, UK, US, New England) The main room of a house.

The keeping room became less utilitarian as kitchens, storage area, and bedrooms were added onto homes.
Origin: From keep, meaning abide. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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