reading room

Thân thiện

A student sits quietly in the reading room with a book.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A room set aside for reading: A designated space, often in a library, institution, or building, intended for quiet reading and study.

Usage

• The word "reading room" is a compound noun. It refers specifically to the function of the room. It is typically used with the definite or indefinite article ("the reading room," "a reading room").
• It describes a quiet, often public or semi-public, space furnished for reading.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The library's main reading room was filled with students preparing for exams.
  • Please maintain silence in the reading room.
  • The historical society has a small reading room for members to consult its archives.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be part of proper names for specific rooms, often capitalized (e.g., the Main Reading Room at the Library of Congress).
• It implies an atmosphere of quiet concentration. Describing a space as a "reading room" sets an expectation for behavior.

Variants and Related Words

• Study room: A room for concentrated study, similar in function but may imply more individual or group academic work.
• Reference room: A room in a library where reference materials (e.g., encyclopedias, dictionaries) are kept and used, often functioning as a specialized reading room.
• Periodicals room: A reading room specifically for newspapers and magazines.

Synonyms

• Study area: A space designated for studying.
• Quiet room: A room where silence is expected, often for reading or meditation.

Related Phrases

• To be in the reading room: To be physically present and using the reading room.
  • She was in the reading room all afternoon.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a room set aside for reading