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
The rich and creamy ice cream is sold in pints nationwide, in stores and at other ice cream parlors across Minnesota.
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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
The researchers used aerosol sampling devices to test both cow exhalations and the ambient air in milking parlors and barns.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2025
Additionally, researchers found that the virus was detected in the water used to clean the milking parlors and equipment.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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
The researchers used aerosol sampling devices to test both cow exhalations and the ambient air in milking parlors and barns.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2025
Additionally, researchers found that the virus was detected in the water used to clean the milking parlors and equipment.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parlors
Noun
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In a lot of places and for a lot of franchises, calling the season opener a must-win would be grossly overreacting.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Here are luckiest numbers, places to play Did anyone win Powerball drawing jackpot, Wednesday, September 3, 2025?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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How to stay involved As MPS navigates decisions on student programming, facilities and budget challenges, the district is trying new ways to engage families.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Renovations are under way at the museum’s Skokie location, which is adding a new visitor welcome center, expanding the auditorium and introducing additional facilities.—
Kelly Haramis,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Once the doors of white establishments opened, many believed those doors led to something inherently better.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Nashville offers numerous dog-friendly patios, bars, and breweries, with many establishments catering to canine companions by providing goody bags, treats and water bowls.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Parlors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parlors. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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