parlor

[ˈpɑːrlər]

parlor Definition

  • 1a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
  • 2a business establishment where customers are served food, drinks, or ice cream and can socialize

Using parlor: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "parlor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The guests were gathered in the parlor for tea.

  • Example

    The hotel had a cozy parlor with a fireplace.

  • Example

    We went to an ice cream parlor after dinner.

  • Example

    The new coffee parlor in town is very popular.

  • Example

    The beauty parlor offers a range of services.

parlor Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for parlor

Phrases with parlor

  • a game suitable for playing indoors, especially in a small group

    Example

    We played some parlor games during the party.

  • parlor trick

    a clever or impressive but ultimately trivial act or performance

    Example

    His magic show was full of parlor tricks.

  • a type of acoustic guitar that is smaller than a standard guitar and has a distinctive sound

    Example

    He played a beautiful tune on his parlor guitar.

Origins of parlor

from Old French 'parleor', meaning 'to speak'

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Summary: parlor in Brief

The term 'parlor' [ˈpɑːrlər] refers to a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and relax. It can also refer to a business establishment where customers are served food, drinks, or ice cream and can socialize. Examples include 'The guests were gathered in the parlor for tea.' and 'The new coffee parlor in town is very popular.' 'Parlor' extends into phrases like 'parlor game,' denoting indoor games, and 'parlor trick,' referring to trivial performances.

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