parlor

noun
UK: /ˈpɑːlə/
US: /ˈpɑːrlər/

  1. A room in a house used for relaxing or receiving guests.

    1. The parlor is where we talk with friends.
    2. The family gathered in the parlor after dinner to listen to music near parlor's window.

  2. A business that provides a specified service or product, often involving personal care.

    1. She goes to the nail parlor every month.
    2. The ice cream parlor is just down the street; let's get some after the show in parlor.

Synonyms

living room salon shop studio

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "parlor" in English means: A room in a house used for relaxing or receiving guests., A business that provides a specified service or product, often involving personal care..

The phonetic transcription of "parlor" is /ˈpɑːlə/ in British English and /ˈpɑːrlər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "parlor": living room, salon, shop, studio.

Example usage of "parlor": "The parlor is where we talk with friends.". More examples on the page.