noun
- a room in a house, typically near an entrance, where muddy or wet shoes and clothing can be removed and stored
Usage: primarily American English
Examples
- We built a mudroom by the back door for the kids to leave their boots.
- The mudroom has hooks for coats and a bench for changing shoes.
- After hiking, they cleaned up in the mudroom before entering the house.
- The mudroom floor is tiled to make cleaning easier.
- She stored the umbrellas and rain gear in the mudroom.
- The mudroom connects the garage to the kitchen.