par·lor
parlor
- pronunciation:
- par
l
r
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a room in a house, hotel, restaurant, or the like for conversation or entertaining guests.
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| definition 2: |
a room or establishment devoted to a particular activity or business.
a beauty parlora billiards parlor |
| related words: |
chamber, lounge |
Parlor comes from an early French word that means "chat room."