Parlor: meaning, definitions and examples

This word has already been described above, so it seems to be a duplicate in the list.

A common term for a room in a house used for everyday family activities like watching TV, reading, or socializing. This is the most widely used term in modern homes.

• They spent the evening watching a movie in the living room.
• The kids were playing games in the living room.

Often used interchangeably with 'living room' but can also refer to a relaxing area in public venues like airports, hotels, or clubs. It gives a sense of a comfortable, casual place.

• They relaxed in the lounge after a long day.
• We waited in the airport lounge before our flight.

More formal than a living room, a drawing room is usually used in larger houses for hosting guests and social gatherings. It's less commonly used in modern times.

• The guests were entertained in the drawing room.
• She decorated the drawing room with elegant furniture.

Used for places providing specific services like ice cream parlors or tattoo parlors.

• We went to the ice cream parlor for dessert.
• She got her first tattoo at a local tattoo parlor.

Used more broadly to refer to places offering haircuts, hairstyling, and beauty treatments. It can also refer to a gathering for intellectual discussion.

• She booked an appointment at the salon for a new hairstyle.
• They hosted a literary salon every month to discuss new books.

Used for places offering a variety of beauty services like haircuts, hairstyling, manicures, and facials.

• She spent the afternoon at the beauty salon getting ready for the wedding.
• The beauty salon offers a wide range of skincare treatments.

Used for places where men's haircuts and shaves are done.

• He went to the barbershop for his monthly haircut.
• The barbershop was bustling with customers on a Saturday morning.