mudroom
1 of 1noun/ˈmʌdrum/
Forms:mudrooms
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a small room or area for putting in wet or dirty footwear and clothes before entering a house
A mudroom is a small entryway or space in a home designed for removing and storing dirty or wet clothes and shoes before entering the main living areas. It typically includes hooks or shelves for coats, boots, and bags, as well as a bench for sitting while putting on or taking off shoes. Mudrooms are often located near external doors, especially those that lead to the outdoors or garage, and are designed to help keep the rest of the house clean by providing a place to manage outdoor gear.
- After a long hike, we left our muddy boots in the mudroom to avoid tracking dirt into the house.
- The mudroom is the first place I go when I come home, where I take off my wet jacket and shoes.
- The children always leave their school bags in the mudroom as soon as they come inside.
- I keep a basket in the mudroom for laundry that needs to be washed.
- Before entering the house, we always stop in the mudroom to shake off the snow from our boots.