What is another word for parlour?

Pronunciation: [pˈɑːlə] (IPA)

Parlour, a word commonly associated with traditional living spaces, is often used interchangeably with similar terms such as sitting room or drawing room. Other synonyms for the word "parlour" include living room, family room, lounge, den, and salon. Each of these words denotes a specific type of room and may have different connotations depending on cultural and historical contexts. For example, a den may suggest a smaller, more intimate space used for relaxation and quiet activities, whereas a salon may connote a more formal setting for meetings and socializing. Regardless of which synonym is used, all of these terms describe a space where people can come together to gather, relax, and socialize.

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Usage examples for Parlour

When any of the servants of the family had to sit up for their master or mistress, and fell asleep in their chair, scarcely would they have settled themselves when the parlour bell would be heard to ring.
"Stories of Animal Sagacity"
W.H.G. Kingston
She had a gentle voice and was full of sympathy, and seeing our plight took us into the kitchen behind the parlour, which was living- and working-room as well, to dry ourselves by the fire.
"Afoot in England"
W.H. Hudson
"It's his great parlour-trick.
"The Rough Road"
William John Locke

Famous quotes with Parlour

  • When it began to grow dark, the Rat, with an air of excitement and mystery, summoned them back into the parlour, stood each of them up alongside of his little heap, and proceeded to dress them up for the coming expedition.
    Kenneth Grahame
  • I checked myself out in that funeral parlour scene. I saw myself laughing, because there was a shot of Ed and I together and Mary was right in back of us. My head turned from the camera and I saw myself laughing, because Mary was absolutely brilliant in that thing.
    Gavin MacLeod
  • I should prefer to have a politician who regularly went to a massage parlour than one who promised a laptop computer for every teacher.
    A. N. Wilson
  • When it began to grow dark, the Rat, with an air of excitement and mystery, summoned them back into the parlour, stood each of them up alongside of his little heap, and proceeded to dress them up for the coming expedition.
    Kenneth Grahame
  • "Will you walk into my parlour?" said a spider to a fly; "'T is the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy."
    Mary Howitt

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