parlor

//ˈpɑːr.lɚ//
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Noun

parlorSingular
parlorsPlural
1

A room in a private house used for receiving and entertaining guests.

We welcomed our guests in the parlor.

2

A shop or business establishment providing specified goods or services, such as an ice cream parlor or beauty parlor.

We stopped at an ice cream parlor on our way home.

3

A room in a monastery, convent, or similar institution where residents may receive visitors.

The nun met her family in the convent parlor.