parlor

Meanings

• noun

  A room in a house where people can gather for socializing, entertaining, or formal reception.

  - "The living room and parlor were used for entertaining guests."
  - "They spent hours in the parlor, playing cards and chatting."
  - "The parlor was filled with the scent of fresh flowers and the sound of laughter."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɑɹlɚ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651266"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with parlor
carol , marble , mable , table

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Variants

List of all variants of parlor that leads to same result
parlor , parlors , parlour , parlours , parlor car , parlor cars , parlor game , parlor games , parlor grand , parlor grands , parlor trick , parlor tricks , parlour trick , parlour tricks , massage parlor , massage parlors , front parlor , tattoo parlor

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Etymology

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Originally, a parlor was a large room in a house where the family would gather for meals and other activities. The name comes from the Old French word 'parler', meaning 'to speak'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'parlor' is also used to describe a room in a bar or nightclub where people can socialize and listen to music.

2. In the early 20th century, it was common for homes to have multiple parlors, each with a specific function. For example, there might be a drawing room for formal entertaining, a breakfast parlor for morning meals, and a library parlor for reading and studying.

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Related Concepts

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1. drawing room: A formal living room, often used for entertaining guests.

2. living room: A room where people live and gather for socializing and relaxation.

3. salon: A social gathering place, often used for intellectual discussions and artistic expression.

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Culture

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In the Victorian era, the parlor was a formal room where guests were received and entertained. It was often decorated with ornate furnishings and accessories, and the hostess would serve tea and cakes to her guests. The parlor was also a place where families would gather for reading, writing, and playing games. In literature, the parlor has been featured in many works, including Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities.

How to Memorize "parlor"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, ornate room with comfortable furniture and a fireplace. Visualize people dressed in Victorian clothing, sipping tea and chatting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'parlor' with the idea of a formal gathering place where people come together to socialize and entertain.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'parlor' starts with the letter 'p', which sounds like 'people', so you can remember that a parlor is a place for people to gather and socialize.

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