sun-room

A family enjoys breakfast in their sun-room.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A room with large windows: A "sun-room" is a room in a house, typically with many large windows or glass walls, designed to let in plenty of sunlight. It is often used as a living space, a conservatory, or a relaxation area.

Usage Examples

• (A room with many windows that lets in sunlight.)
• (A glass-walled room used for leisure or plant care.)

Advanced Usage

• "sun-room" as a space for passive solar heating: In architecture, a sun-room can be designed to capture and retain heat from the sun, reducing energy costs.
  • The sun-room faces south, so it stays warm even in winter without extra heating. (The room's orientation maximizes sunlight exposure for warmth.)

Variants and Related Words

• Sun-parlor (n): a synonym for sun-room, especially in American English.
  • They turned the old porch into a sun-parlor with floor-to-ceiling windows. (A room similar to a sun-room, used for lounging.)
• Conservatory (n): a room with glass walls and a glass roof, often attached to a house, used for growing plants or as a sun-room.
  • The conservatory is filled with exotic flowers and serves as a sun-room during the day. (A glass structure used for plants and sunlight.)

Synonyms

• Solarium: a room or building with large windows or glass walls, designed to let in sunlight; often used for health or relaxation purposes.
• Garden room: a room that opens onto or is surrounded by a garden, often with many windows.

Related Idioms

• "Soak up the sun": to enjoy being in sunlight, often in a sun-room.
  • She loves to soak up the sun in the sun-room during the afternoon. (To relax and bask in sunlight.)