parlor — a living room in a private house, especially one used for entertaining guests
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a living room in a private house, especially one used for entertaining guests
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːrlər/
Korean meaning: 응접실, 거실 (특히 손님을 맞는 용도의)
Korean pronunciation: 파-러 (강세: 파)
Example Sentences
- Grandma's parlor was so fancy that we were afraid to sit on anything.
- The tattoo parlor was surprisingly clean and professional.
- He spent his entire paycheck at the gambling parlor and came home broke.
parlor
NOUN//ˈpɑːrlər//
a living room in a private house, especially one used for entertaining guests

Formal room for entertaining guests
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In the parlor by the harbor, the barber shares his tales.
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Origin
13세기 프랑스어 'parloir'에서 유래했으며, 라틴어 'parlare(말하다)'에서 나왔습니다. 원래는 수도원에서 방문객과 대화할 수 있는 특별한 방을 의미했어요.
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“Grandma's parlor was so fancy that we were afraid to sit on anything.”
“The tattoo parlor was surprisingly clean and professional.”
“He spent his entire paycheck at the gambling parlor and came home broke.”
“The ice cream parlor was so popular that kids lined up around the block.”
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