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 salon closed their downtown shop about two years ago but still has a location in south Naperville. —Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026

Milano 2026 in April, Audo Copenhagen unveiled The Grand Café, an immersive architectural installation inspired by the spirit of Italy’s historic salons and which showcased the firm’s hospitality experience. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 May 2026

Where Vuong grew up in New England, the idea of the future was narrowed into very few paths forward, mainly joining the military, being an employee at the Samuel Colt armory, or working at a nail salon. —Sarah Moroz, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026

Known for her viral ‘nail salon chick’ character, Johnson-Reyes carefully balances motherhood material with relatable storytelling to keep longtime fans engaged while connecting with new audiences. —Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 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