Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A large room in which guests are entertained.
- noun A ceremonial reception.
- noun A large private room on a railroad sleeping car.
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- noun UK a
multi functional room that can be used for any purpose in apalace orcastle - noun UK any room where
visitors may beentertained ; now, theliving room - noun US a
private room on arailroad sleeping car
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[Short for earlier withdrawing room.]
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Shortening of withdrawing room.
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BrainyBabe commented on the word drawing room
See citation at drawing-room.
December 24, 2008