drawing room


drawing room

noun

Definition of DRAWING ROOM

1
a : a formal reception room b : a private room on a railroad passenger car with three berths and an enclosed toilet
2
: a formal reception

Origin of DRAWING ROOM

short for withdrawing room
First Known Use: 1642

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