Definition

A small room in a house where people can take off their dirty or wet shoes and clothes before entering the main part of the home.

Example

After playing outside in the rain, the kids left their muddy shoes in the mudroom.

Conversation

Have you seen our new mudroom?

No, I haven't! What's it like?

It's great for leaving all the wet shoes and jackets.

That sounds super handy, especially in rainy weather!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mudroom → The word is a compound of "mud" (from Old English *mudd*, meaning wet earth or dirt) and "room" (from Old French *rom*, meaning space or area). A mudroom is a space designed to keep mud and dirt from entering the main living areas of a home.

Memory Tip

Picture a space where you can leave behind the 'mud' from outside before entering your 'room' — that's what a mudroom is for.

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