noun
Uncommon
parlour
PAH-luh
Parlour (noun) means a sitting room in a house set aside for receiving guests, or a shop offering a particular service (British spelling of "parlor"). Example: “They sat in the parlour drinking tea with the visiting vicar.”
noun
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A sitting room in a house set aside for receiving guests, or a shop offering a particular service (British spelling of "parlor").
"They sat in the parlour drinking tea with the visiting vicar."
"She booked an appointment at the beauty parlour down the road."
How to use parlour
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA front room for guests, or a small shop for a specific service like beauty treatments or ice cream.
UK vs US
British and Commonwealth spelling of the American "parlor."
Easily confused with
Common pairings
beauty parlour
ice cream parlour
tattoo parlour
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What does “parlour” mean?
The word “parlour” means a sitting room in a house set aside for receiving guests, or a shop offering a particular service (British spelling of "parlor"). In plain terms, a front room for guests, or a small shop for a specific service like beauty treatments or ice cream.
How do you pronounce “parlour”?
“Parlour” is pronounced PAH-luh (/ˈpɑɹlɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “parlour” in a sentence?
Here is “parlour” used in a sentence: “They sat in the parlour drinking tea with the visiting vicar.”
What part of speech is “parlour”?
“Parlour” is a noun.
Is “parlour” a common word?
“Parlour” is an uncommon word in modern English.
