Wohnzimmer — meaning in English

English meaning

• den noun A wild animal's shelter, such as a cave or burrow.
• lounge verb To relax or recline in a lazy, unhurried way.
• parlor noun The living room of a house, or a room for entertaining guests; a room for talking; a sitting-room or drawing room.

Senses

Wohnzimmer is used for these senses in English:

• den A small cavern or hollow place in the side of a hill, or among rocks; especially, a cave used by a wild animal for shelter or concealment.
• drawing room (British, somewhat, dated, outside, of, Indian) Any room where visitors may be entertained; now, the living room.
• living room (countable) A room in a private house used for general social and leisure activities.
• lounge (British) The living room or sitting room of a house.
• parlor (dated, except in, Mid-Atlantic US) The living room of a house, or a room for entertaining guests; a room for talking; a sitting-room or drawing room.

den — full definition

1. noun A wild animal's shelter, such as a cave or burrow.
2. noun A small, cozy room in a home used for relaxing rather than formal entertaining.
3. noun A place associated with a disreputable or secretive activity.

lounge — full definition

1. verb To relax or recline in a lazy, unhurried way.
2. noun A room or area meant for relaxing, such as a living room, waiting area, or bar-like venue.
3. noun A long, comfortable couch or sofa.

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