Parlour: meaning, definitions and examples
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parlour
[ หpษหlษr ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น salรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคพเคฐเฅเคฒเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Salon
๐ฎ๐ฉ salon
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะปะพะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ salon
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใญใณ
๐ซ๐ท salon
๐ช๐ธ salรณn
๐น๐ท salon
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๋กฑ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุงููู
๐จ๐ฟ salon
๐ธ๐ฐ salรณn
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒ้พ
๐ธ๐ฎ salon
๐ฎ๐ธ salon
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะปะพะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ salon
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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