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rumpus room

noun

Definition of rumpus room

: a room usually in the basement of a home that is used for games, parties, and recreation

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 During those decades, the weeping fig, often called a ficus plant, experienced an initial wave of popularity that landed it in rumpus rooms and dentist offices around the country. — Los Angeles Times, "How the weeping fig became the ‘It’ plant of the gardening world (again)," 15 Aug. 2019 The three-story brick home includes a glass conservatory, ballroom, basement rumpus room and coach house. — Alex Nitkin, chicagotribune.com, "Harley Clarke Mansion supporters, Evanston leaders fear property headed for demolition," 1 May 2018

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First Known Use of rumpus room

1930, in the meaning defined above

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rumpus room

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English Language Learners Definition of rumpus room

US, somewhat old-fashioned : a room usually in the basement of a house that a family uses for games, parties, etc.

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