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parlour

1 of 1noun
/ˈpɑr.lɜr/
Forms:parlours
1

a sitting room in a house reserved especially for entertaining guests

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  • The elegant parlour was adorned with plush furniture and fine artwork, creating a sophisticated atmosphere for hosting guests.
  • They gathered in the parlour after dinner, enjoying lively conversation and laughter over glasses of wine.
  • The antique grand piano in the parlour was often the centerpiece of impromptu musical performances during gatherings.
  • She spent hours arranging fresh flowers in vases to adorn the tables in the parlour before the guests arrived.
  • The parlour was transformed into a cozy haven during the winter months, with a crackling fire adding warmth and ambiance to the room.
Synonyms:
living roomsitting roomparlorfront roomliving-room
2

a room in an inn, hotel, or club where guests or visitors are received and entertained

  • The guests were shown into the inn's parlour to wait for the host.
  • Members gathered in the club's parlour for afternoon tea.
  • The parlour was furnished with armchairs and a small fireplace.
  • Visitors relaxed in the parlour before retiring to their rooms.
  • Conversations in the parlour often lasted late into the evening.
Synonyms:
parlor