drawing room

noun

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

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Word History

Etymology

short for withdrawing room

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of drawing room was in 1791

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“Drawing room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawing%20room. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

drawing room

noun
: a formal room for entertaining company
Etymology

shortened from withdrawing room "a room one can go to to be alone"

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