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- [pahr-ler]
- /ˈpɑr lər/
- /ˈpɑː.lər/
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- [pahr-ler]
- /ˈpɑr lər/
Definitions of parlor word
- noun parlor Older Use. a room for the reception and entertainment of visitors to one's home; living room. 1
- noun parlor a room, apartment, or building serving as a place of business for certain businesses or professions: funeral parlor; beauty parlor. 1
- noun parlor a somewhat private room in a hotel, club, or the like for relaxation, conversation, etc.; lounge. 1
- noun parlor Also called locutorium. a room in a monastery or the like where the inhabitants may converse with visitors or with each other. 1
- adjective parlor advocating something, as a political view or doctrine, at a safe remove from actual involvement in or commitment to action: parlor leftism; parlor pink. 1
- noun parlor reception room 1
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Origin of parlor
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English parlur < Anglo-French; Old French parleor, equivalent to parl(er) to speak (see parle) + -eor -or2
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Parts of speech for Parlor
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preposition
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determiner
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parlor popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
parlor usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for parlor
noun parlor
- drawing room — a formal reception room, especially in an apartment or private house.
- drinkery — barroom; tavern.
- front room — a room at the front of a house, especially a parlor.
- living room — a room in a home used, especially by a family, for leisure activities, entertaining guests, etc.; parlor.
- lr — (networking) The country code for Liberia.
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