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 Photo : Evan Joseph Photography A terrace off the rear parlor has stairs leading down to the backyard. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2025 To maximize natural sunlight and views through the garden-facing windows, the Brooklyn Studio team encouraged the homeowners to bring their kitchen up one flight of stairs from the garden level to the parlor floor. David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025 Photo: Niall Schroder Smith built out the spaces for his young family, adding a sandbox in the backyard and, later, this deck off the parlor floor. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2025 Those who have attended the parlor meetings also say that their communities’ rabbis and teachers rarely question the Israeli military or political leadership, at least publicly. Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for parlor
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Noun
  • Las Vegas has always been a place for big names and big concepts, but the Strip hasn’t often been a place where food carries this kind of weight.
    David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
  • When updating furniture and decor in your home, shoppers and editors agree that Kelly Clarkson’s home collection at Wayfair is an ideal place to start.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • Duffy said decisions by the Biden administration to move some of Newark's air traffic control from a facility on Long Island to one in Philadelphia, without ensuring the telecommunication equipment feeding the controller's monitors, is partly to blame for the issues.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 13 May 2025
  • Thomas was vocal about the role resources played in her signing with the Phoenix Mercury after the franchise opened a $100 million practice facility last year.
    Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Red Rock Grill at Zion Canyon Lodge While the Springdale establishments get more inventive with their fare, the Red Rock Grill at Zion Canyon Lodge is convenient for those staying at the lodge or those who want to grab lunch or dinner in between adventures.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
  • The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, county spokesperson Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2025

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“Parlor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parlor. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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