reading-room
Definition
Noun: - A room in a library, club, or other institution that is specifically set aside for reading and study, often containing books, periodicals, and other reference materials.
Usage Examples
- (A designated area for quiet reading.)
- (A room for academic research and study.)
- (A space for reading periodicals.)
Advanced Usage
"to be in the reading-room": to be present in a room for reading.
- She was in the reading-room all afternoon, working on her thesis. (She was studying in that room.)
"reading-room hours": the scheduled times when the reading-room is accessible.
- The reading-room hours are from 9 AM to 6 PM on weekdays. (The operating times for that room.)
Variants and Related Words
- Reading (n): the act of interpreting written text.
- His reading of the novel was thorough. (His interpretation of the text.)
- Room (n): a space enclosed by walls within a building.
- The room was quiet and well-lit. (The physical space.)
Synonyms
- Study hall: a room or area set aside for quiet study (often in schools).
- Reference room: a room containing reference books for consultation.
- Library room: a room within a library designated for reading.
Related Idioms
- Reading-room etiquette: the accepted rules of behaviour in a reading-room (e.g., silence, no food).
- Please observe reading-room etiquette by turning off your phone. (Follow the rules of the room.)
Notes
- The term "reading-room" is typically hyphenated as a compound noun. It refers specifically to a physical space, not to the activity of reading in any room.