parlour

• Ein Raum in einem privaten Haus oder einer gastronomischen Einrichtung, der für den Empfang von Gästen, Gespräche und Erholung genutzt wird; auch ein Salon oder ein spezieller Raum wie ein Eis- oder Schönheitssalon.

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

1. Reception room in an inn or clubB2formalbritish

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

   Gesellschaftsraum

   • The guests gathered in the hotel parlour for afternoon tea.
   • The club's parlour was elegantly furnished with leather chairs.
   • They waited in the inn's parlour until their room was ready.

   Synonymeloungereception roomsitting room

2. Sitting room for relaxationB2formalbritish

   A room in a private home or establishment designed for sitting, talking, and relaxing.

   Wohnzimmer

   • The family spent the evening in the parlour playing board games.
   • She decorated the parlour with antique furniture and soft lighting.
   • The old house had a cozy parlour with a fireplace.

   Synonymedrawing roomfront roomliving roomloungereception roomsalonsitting room