salon

noun

sa·​lon sə-ˈlän 

ˈsa-ˌlän, 

sa-ˈlōⁿ

1

: an elegant apartment or living room (as in a fashionable home)

2

: a fashionable assemblage of notables (such as literary figures, artists, or statesmen) held by custom at the home of a prominent person

3

a

: a hall for exhibition of art

b

Salon : an annual exhibition of works of art

4

: a stylish business establishment or shop

a beauty salon

Synonyms of salon

• museum
• gallery

Examples of salon in a Sentence

at its headquarters the company maintains a fashionable salon filled with works of modern art

Recent Examples on the Web

The bookstore also hosts floral arrangement classes, a comedy open mic, the Kokandy Book Club salon series celebrating theater, music, and community, among other events. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026

Ready to put your salon appointments on hold? —Sarah Felbin, Allure, 1 Apr. 2026

In some rooms, paintings are hung salon style. —Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026

In 1847, the palazzo reopened as a stage for salons, debates, and grand receptions. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for salon

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon

Kids Definition

salon

noun

sa·​lon sə-ˈlän 

ˈsal-ˌän

1

: an apartment or living room of stylish design

2

: a social gathering held in a salon

3

a

: an art gallery

b

: an annual exhibition of art

4

: a stylish business establishment