mudroom
/ˈmʌdˌrum/
noun
- A small room or area in a house, usually near the back or side entrance, where people can remove dirty shoes, coats, and other outdoor gear to keep the rest of the house clean.
- We store our gardening tools and raincoats in the mudroom so we don't track dirt through the kitchen.
- The mudroom has a bench and hooks for hanging backpacks and jackets.
- After playing in the rain, the kids left their boots and umbrellas in the mudroom.