drawing room
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drawing room
noun
1.
a formal reception room, especially in an apartment or private house.
2.
(in a railroad car) a private room for two or three passengers.
3.
British. a formal reception, especially at court.
Origin:
1635–45; as shortening of now obsolete withdrawing room
1635–45; as shortening of now obsolete withdrawing room
Related forms
draw·ing-room, adjective
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| drawing room | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a room where visitors are received and entertained; living room; sitting room |
| 2. | archaic a ceremonial or formal reception, esp at court |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
drawing room
1640s, short for withdrawing room, into which ladies would go after dinner.
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Example sentences
Yesterday's styles may be observed in the stables, today's in the drawing room.
The addition included a library and drawing room on the first floor, with bedrooms above, and indoor plumbing.
The inside contains a dining room, a drawing room, bedrooms and a picture gallery.
Drawing room, bar, south-facing conservatory restaurant with terrace for al fresco dining.
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