mudroom

noun

mud·​room ˈməd-ˌrüm How to pronounce mudroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room in a house designed especially for the shedding of dirty or wet footwear and clothing and located typically off the kitchen or in the basement

Examples of mudroom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The rare piece, in fact, determined the shape of the service area that includes a walk-in food pantry and a mudroom that’s as beautifully finished as the elegant staircase in the center hall entrance. Mark David, Robb Report, 17 May 2024 It can be used inside, too, and would look particularly pretty in a sun or mudroom. Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for mudroom 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mudroom was circa 1950

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“Mudroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mudroom. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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