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drawing room

 
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–noun
1. a formal reception room, esp. in an apartment or private house.
2. (in a railroad car) a private room for two or three passengers.
3. British. a formal reception, esp. at court.
Origin:
1635–45; as shortening of now obs. withdrawing room

Related forms:
drawing-room, adjective
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drawing room  
n.  

  1. A large room in which guests are entertained.

  2. A ceremonial reception.

  3. A large private room on a railroad sleeping car.


[Short for earlier withdrawing room.]
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