drawing room

draw·ing room

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [draw-ing room, roo m]
- /ˈdrɔ ɪŋ rum, rʊm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [draw-ing room, roo m]
- /ˈdrɔ ɪŋ rum, rʊm/

Definitions of drawing room words

noun drawing room a formal reception room, especially in an apartment or private house. 1
noun drawing room (in a railroad car) a private room for two or three passengers. 1
noun drawing room British. a formal reception, especially at court. 1
noun drawing room parlour 1
countable noun drawing room A drawing room is a room, especially a large room in a large house, where people sit and relax, or entertain guests. 0
noun drawing room a room where visitors are received and entertained; living room; sitting room 0

See all 13 definitions of drawing room

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Origin of drawing room

First appearance:

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

First recorded in 1635-45; as shortening of now obsolete withdrawing room

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Parts of speech for Drawing room

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

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determiner

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drawing room popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

drawing room usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for drawing room

noun drawing room

parlor — Older Use. a room for the reception and entertainment of visitors to one's home; living room.
salon — a drawing room or reception room in a large house.
reception room — a room for receiving visitors, clients, patients, etc.
withdrawing room — a room to withdraw or retire to; drawing room.

All 4 Synonyms of drawing room