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parlor

UK
/ˈpɑːlə/
US
/ˈpɑːrlər/

Translations

parlornoun
parlors
pl
UK
/ˈpɑːlə/
US
/ˈpɑːrlər/
The family gathered in the parlor to discuss their holiday plans.
La famille s'est réunie dans le salon pour discuter de ses projets de vacances.
salonSurtout dans les composés désignant un établissement ou une salle spécialisée.
The funeral parlor was filled with flowers and mourners.
Le salon funéraire était rempli de fleurs et de personnes en deuil.
Synonyms
lounge
waiting room
reception room
drawing room
sitting room
salon
parloradjective
UK
/ˈpɑː.lə/
US
/ˈpɑr.lɚ/
Used attributively in compounds such as "parlor game" or figuratively as in "parlor socialist".
de salonEmploi surtout dans la langue soutenue ou péjorative au figuré.
They accused him of being a parlor revolutionary who never took to the streets.
Ils l'ont accusé d'être un révolutionnaire de salon qui n'est jamais descendu dans la rue.
Synonyms
parlour
drawing-room
sitting-room
front-room
domestic
household
home
indoor
salon

Definitions

parlornoun
A room in a house or apartment used for conversation or the reception of guests.
The family gathered in the parlor to discuss their holiday plans.
A shop or business providing specified goods or services, often used in combination.
They decided to visit the ice cream parlor after dinner.
A room or building equipped for a specific purpose, such as a funeral parlor.
The funeral parlor was filled with flowers and mourners.
parloradjective
Relating to or characteristic of a parlor or sitting room.
She chose elegant parlor furniture for the refurbished Victorian house.
(Figurative, usually before a noun) Concerned with or limited to theoretical discussion rather than practical action.
They accused him of being a parlor revolutionary who never took to the streets.
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