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utility room
This term refers to a functional, secondary space designed for chores and maintenance. It is distinct from a kitchen or a bathroom, though it may be adjacent to them. In many modern architectural layouts, it serves as a transition zone between the interior living space and the outdoors or garage.
Depending on the region, this room may be referred to as a laundry room or a mudroom, though a utility room specifically emphasizes the storage of heavy appliances and the performance of domestic labor. It carries a pragmatic, non-decorative connotation, focusing on efficiency and organization rather than leisure.
Meanings
Examples
The washing machine is located in the utility room.
Could you put the dirty towels in the utility room?
I need to go to the utility room to start a load of laundry.
The house has a spacious utility room with plenty of storage for cleaning supplies.
The detective noticed a strange smell coming from the utility room.
We should install a larger sink in the utility room for scrubbing pots.
The boiler is tucked away in the small utility room behind the kitchen.