parlor

noun

ˈpär-lər How to pronounce parlor (audio)
Definition of parlornext
as in place
a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business an ice cream parlor with an old-timey theme

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Recent Examples of parlor The funeral parlor in Salzburg where Kerstin’s memorial service was held—with an invitation for mourners signed by both Kerstin’s family and Thomas—created an online page for condolences. — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 The son of an East Coast bingo parlor operator, Wynn entered the casino business in 1967 and spent the next five decades building an empire that expanded from Nevada to Macau, cementing his status as one of gaming’s most influential figures. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 On Monday, June 29, the pizza parlor chain will host America 250 Block Party celebrations with giveaways, music, games and free slices of its limited-time America 250 Birthday Cake Dessert Pizza. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Continue reading … SERVICE REFUSED — Backlash erupts after Florida parlor turns away veterans and active-duty members. — FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for parlor
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  1. place
  2. facility
  3. establishment
Noun
  • At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is still one of the most popular athletes in the world and even if his presence on the Portuguese national team is cause for international debate, a player like Folarin Balogun has no place in any paragraph with Ronaldo.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • The reason grocery prices seem all over the place is because every food product and industry is different.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of place
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  • Carr may be joining the Lakers at the exact right moment as the team — with the investment and guidance from big brother organization the Dodgers — will expand weight room, treatment and sports science resources in its facility.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • In her time in Wyandotte County, Chism has worked projects including the Rock Island Bridge and new American Royal facility, according to Star reporting.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Definition of facility
Noun
  • Socialists have been on the rise after candidates such as Melat Kiros and Darializa Avila Chevalier beat longtime Democratic incumbents and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani defeated the Democratic establishment in last year’s mayoral race.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, in suburban areas and in statewide contests establishment Democrats generally are winning against progressive challengers.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of establishment

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“Parlor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parlor. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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