parlor game

par·lor game

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pahr-ler geym]
- /ˈpɑr lər geɪm/
- /ˈpɑː.lər ɡeɪm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pahr-ler geym]
- /ˈpɑr lər geɪm/

Definitions of parlor game words

noun parlor game any game usually played indoors, especially in the living room or parlor, as a word game or a quiz, requiring little or no physical activity. 1
noun parlor game a game, usually not requiring special equipment, that is played indoors for the amusement of family or friends, as charades 0

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Origin of parlor game

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95

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Parts of speech for Parlor game

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Parlor game

parlor game popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

parlor game usage trend in Literature

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