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Parlor - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A parlor is a formal sitting room in a house, often used for entertaining guests. Historically, it also referred to specialized shops, such as ice cream or funeral parlors.

parlor

/ˈpɑːrlɚ/ /ˈpɑːlə/

Definition:

A room for entertaining guests or a specialized business establishment, like a beauty parlor.

Synonyms:

salon, lounge, sitting room

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

outdoors, wilderness

Common Collocations:

beauty parlor, ice cream parlor, funeral parlor

Derivatives:

parlors, parlorist

Usage Tips:

Use "parlor" for formal sitting rooms or specialized shops; avoid confusion with "parlour" (British spelling).

Common Phrases:

parlor game, parlor trick, in the parlor

Etymology:

From Old French "parleur" (to speak), originally a room for conversation.

Examples:

  • 1. She welcomed guests into her elegant parlor.
  • 2. The ice cream parlor serves delicious sundaes.
  • 3. They played cards in the cozy parlor.
  • 4. Her beauty parlor is always busy on weekends.

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