Definition of parlornext
as in place
a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business an ice cream parlor with an old-timey theme

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Recent Examples of parlor Guests of any room type have the full run of the Farmhouse’s public spaces, which include a couple parlors, a formal dining room, and a kitchen. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2026 Welles began performing in his parents’ Kenosha, Wisconsin parlor, and toured in Shakespeare productions early in his career. Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026 According to House Beautiful, the 16th-century home, which is owned today by the 18th Earl and Countess of Pembroke and built on land granted by Henry VIII, is also where various bedroom, parlor and garden party scenes with Her Majesty have been captured. Kayla Keegan, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026 Southern Living recently explored all sorts of restaurants like dive bars, food trucks, pizza parlors and barbecue joints to find the 20 best spots for chicken wings in the South. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parlor
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Noun
  • The level and duration of violence depend on a few factors, such as whether there was a succession plan and what kind of alliances are in place with other cartels.
    Angélica Durán-Martínez, The Conversation, 24 Feb. 2026
  • As with each Hoxton, the team collaborated with a creative crew of neighbors to root the look in place while staying true to the brand’s DNA.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The new facility will be Google’s first in Minnesota, and about an hour southeast of Minneapolis.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The service The friendly team offers guests a reliable and inspiring stay with superb facilities and services; attention to detail is consistent.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The attack follows a string of assaults on Jewish people and their religious establishments in the country, as community leaders warn of a rise in antisemitism.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Since its establishment in 1948, Israel has not had fully recognized borders.
    Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026

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“Parlor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parlor. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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