par
lour
Plural
parlours
1
a sitting room in a house reserved especially for entertaining guests
- 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.
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.
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