Older Use . a room for the reception and entertainment of visitors to one's home; living room.

a room, apartment, or building serving as a place of business for certain businesses or professions

funeral parlor; beauty parlor.

a somewhat private room in a hotel, club, or the like for relaxation, conversation, etc.; lounge.

Also called locutorium. a room in a monastery or the like where the inhabitants may converse with visitors or with each other.

advocating something, as a political view or doctrine, at a safe remove from actual involvement in or commitment to action

parlor leftism; parlor pink.

noun

drawing room , front room , guest room , living room , lounge , reception , salon , waiting room , room