1
: a room used primarily for conversation or the reception of guests: such as
a
: a room in a private dwelling for the entertainment of guests
b
: a conference chamber or private reception room
c
: a room in an inn, hotel, or club for conversation or semiprivate uses
2
: any of various business places
a funeral parlor
a beauty parlor
1
: used in or suitable for a parlor
parlor furniture
2
a
: fostered or advocated in comfortable seclusion without consequent action or application to affairs
parlor bolshevism
b
: given to or characterized by fostering or advocating something (such as a doctrine) in such a manner
parlor socialist
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Noun
an ice cream parlor with an old-timey theme
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The parlor will feature a custom soundscape that uses state-of-the-art technology for a superior surround auditory experience.
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Noun
Elsewhere is a bar/parlor room, as well as an inviting primary suite that comes complete with a Juliette balcony, a walk-in closet, and a luxe bath flaunting dual vanities and a large shower.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
The parlor will feature a custom soundscape that uses state-of-the-art technology for a superior surround auditory experience.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Parlor bird cage at the Jones/Eld house in East Boise.
—Anna Webb, idahostatesman, 14 Apr. 2017
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“Parlor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parlor. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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