Definition of: parlor

(pär′lər) noun
1. A room for reception of callers or entertainment of guests; drawing–room.
2. A room in an inn, hotel, etc., for private conversation, appointments, etc.
3. U.S. Formerly, a smartly furnished room for the performance of personal or professional services: a tonsorial parlor: a genteelism. Also Brit. par′lour. [<AF parlur, OF parleor <Med. L parlatorium <parlare <LL parabolare speak <parabola. See PARABLE.]