parlor

• Substantiv, das einen Raum in einem Privathaus oder Lokal bezeichnet, der für den Empfang von Gästen, Gespräche und Erholung genutzt wird; auch ein Geschäft oder Raum für besondere Dienstleistungen oder Waren.

A noun referring to a room in a private home or establishment used for receiving guests, conversation, and relaxation.

1. Reception room in an inn or clubB1formalamerican

   A room in an inn, hotel, or club where visitors can be received and socialize.

   Gesellschaftsraum

   • The hotel's parlor was elegantly decorated for afternoon tea.
   • Guests gathered in the parlor to meet the visiting dignitary.
   • The club's parlor is reserved for members and their guests.

   Synonymedrawing roomloungereception roomsalonsitting room

2. Sitting room in a private houseB1formalamerican

   A room in a private home or establishment designed for relaxation, conversation, and entertaining guests.

   Wohnzimmer

   • The family spent the evening in the parlor playing board games.
   • She arranged fresh flowers in the parlor for the dinner party.
   • The old house had a cozy parlor with a fireplace and comfortable chairs.

   Synonymedrawing roomfront roomliving roomloungereception roomsitting room