n.
- A faculty lounge in a college or university.
- A lounge for use by all members of a residential institution or community.
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1.A room or lounge for the informal use of all members of a college.
2. A room or lounge for the use of the patrons of an inn.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
(British) a sitting room (usually at school or university)
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The phrase common room is used especially in British and Canadian English to describe a type of shared lounge, most often found in dormitories, at (for example) universities, military bases, hospitals, rest homes, hostels, and even minimum-security prisons. It is generally connected to several private rooms, and may incorporate a bathroom. However, they may also be found in day schools and sixth forms.
Regular features include couches, televisions, coffee tables, and other generic lounge furniture for socializing in.
Depending on its location and purpose of use, a common room may be known by another name. For instance, in mental hospitals, where access is usually restricted to the daytime hours, this type of room is often called a "day room".
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