mud room

noun

Meaning

A small room or entryway in a house, typically located near an entrance, designed for removing and storing outdoor clothing and footwear to prevent dirt from being tracked inside.

Examples

We left our wet raincoats in the mud room so the hardwood floors would stay dry.
The architect designed a spacious mud room with built-in benches and plenty of hooks.

Synonyms: entryway, vestibule, foyer, boot room

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mud room

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌdˌruːm/

Definition

A small room or entryway in a house, typically located near an entrance, designed for removing and storing outdoor clothing and footwear to prevent dirt from being tracked inside.

Examples

We left our wet raincoats in the mud room so the hardwood floors would stay dry.
The architect designed a spacious mud room with built-in benches and plenty of hooks.
After playing in the garden, the children were told to leave their muddy sneakers in the mud room.

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