Parlour: meaning, definitions and examples

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parlour

 

[ หˆpษ‘หlษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

room, business

A parlour is a room in a house where people can sit and talk. It often serves a social or formal purpose and is usually furnished with comfortable seating. In historical contexts, parlours were often used for receiving guests. Additionally, the term 'parlour' can refer to establishments such as ice cream parlours or beauty parlours, where specific services are offered to the public.

Synonyms

lounge, salon, sitting room

Examples of usage

  • She invited her friends to the parlour for tea.
  • The ice cream parlour was bustling with customers.
  • He spent hours in the beauty parlour preparing for the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "parlour" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น salรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคฐเฅเคฒเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Salon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ salon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐะปะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ salon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒญใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ salรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท salon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ด๋กฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุงู„ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ salon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ salรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒ™้พ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ salon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ salon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะปะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒšแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ salon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ salรณn

Etymology

The word 'parlour' originates from the Middle English term 'parlor' which was derived from the Old French 'parleor', meaning 'to speak'. The term is rooted in the verb 'parler', which means 'to talk' in French. Initially, parlours were designed for conversation and were often private rooms for discussions, entertainment, or receiving guests. Over time, the concept evolved, and the parlour became a social space in households, particularly prominent during the Victorian era. In contemporary usage, 'parlour' is still applicable to both domestic and commercial contexts, reflecting the diverse functionalities these spaces offer in modern society.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,868, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.