parlors

plural of parlor
as in places
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 parlors Hägersten This spacious home sits within a relaxed and creative neighborhood known for its vintage shops and ice cream parlors. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025 There’d be space for the interiors of cabins, steerage, the engine and dining room, the parlors. Jon Landau, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025 The second floor has both north- and south-facing parlors. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025 There are now three locations, with the addition of parlors in Covington and Erlanger. Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025 There are several kinds of Mexican ice cream parlors and paleterias throughout Southern California. Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 18 Sep. 2025 Family members and classmates pack funeral parlors. David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025 The rich and creamy ice cream is sold in pints nationwide, in stores and at other ice cream parlors across Minnesota. Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025 With so many dignitaries visiting, the White House is having to make use of sitting parlors that are not typically used as offices such as the Red Room and Blue Room. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parlors
Noun
  • Oregon slips a spot after a methodical win against Wisconsin, while Ole Miss flips places with Miami after beating Oklahoma on the road.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The safety plan can also include nearby places to go for urgent help, such as the nearest hospital emergency department or mental health crisis center.
    Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Costa Rica and Haiti made their port facilities available to ships participating in the quarantine, while the Dominican Republic offered ships, and Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Honduras offered their air and naval bases.
    Time, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Ginelli’s film highlights the gritty experience of refugees fleeing their homes, with the group forced to share basic toilet facilities and sleep nearly on top of one another.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Retailers making 90% or more of their revenue from tobacco products must be at least a half-mile from any other establishments with a tobacco license.
    Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Fort Lauderdale has many oceanfront establishments that aren’t simply mailing it in with the food and banking on the gorgeous sunset to keep guests happy.
    Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025

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