Main Entry:

¹par·lor

Pronunciation:

\ˈpär-lər\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English parlour, from Anglo-French, from parler

Date:

13th century

1: a room used primarily for conversation or the reception of guests: as a: a room in a private dwelling for the entertainment of guests b: a conference chamber or private reception room c: a room in an inn, hotel, or club for conversation or semiprivate uses 2: any of various business places <a funeral parlor> <a beauty parlor>