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

During the Cowboy Carter tour in 2025, mini-salons were part of the tour’s set in stadiums. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

Couture is also working with a slew of retailers looking to bring top clients to the brands’ salons. — Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

The cosmetology program provides comprehensive training in haircutting, color, styling, texture services, and salon fundamentals while introducing students to consultation techniques, guest experience, and business development. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

New York definitely has its own share of Black hair-care deserts, but most salons would attempt to do my hair. — Rachel Cook Northway, Vogue, 22 Sep. 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