sa
lon
Plural
salons
1
a place where hairdressing, makeup and other cosmetic services are done professionally
- She visited the salon to get a haircut and highlights.
- The salon offers a range of services, including facials and manicures.
- He booked an appointment at the salon for a beard trim.
- She spent the afternoon at the salon getting ready for the wedding.
- The stylist at the salon recommended a new hairstyle for her.
2
a formal exhibition space or event where artworks are presented to the public, often associated with prestigious or juried shows
- Her painting was accepted into the annual salon at the art institute.
- The salon featured contemporary sculptures alongside classical pieces.
- Artists from across Europe submitted their work to the Paris Salon.
- The salon became a hub for avant-garde movements in the 19th century.
- Critics praised the salon for its bold curatorial choices.
3
a refined and often luxurious room in a private residence or establishment used for entertaining guests or hosting intellectual gatherings
- The guests gathered in the salon for drinks before dinner.
- She decorated the salon with antique furniture and velvet drapes.
- The salon was filled with music and lively conversation.
- They hosted literary discussions in the salon every Thursday evening.
- The salon overlooked the garden and featured a grand piano.