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

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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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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