Florida room

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Etymology

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From its use in and association with the southeastern state of Florida in the United States. Cf. Arizona room.

Noun

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Florida room (plural Florida rooms)

  1. (US and Canada, especially East Coast US and Florida) Synonym of sunroom, especially one without heating and enclosed with screens rather than glass windows.
    • 1965 January 25, “Club News: Pests To Be Topic”, in St. Petersburg Independent, retrieved 23 June 2009, page 11A:
      Here In Florida Mrs. Jones raises begonias in her Florida room.
    • 2007 October 20, Donna Jean MacKinnon, “Keep your decorating light, airy to spruce up large condo”, in Toronto Star, Canada, retrieved 23 June 2009:
      Before proceeding with furniture, Akerman advises removing the glass enclosing the Florida room, as it creates a small awkward space.
    • 2009 June 17, “Nonprofit Developer to Build Senior Housing in St. Mary's”, in Southern Maryland Online, retrieved 23 June 2009:
      Community amenities will include a spacious parlor/lobby, library/business center and sitting area, resident community room, fitness room, Florida room and front and rear patios.