Thesaurus results for PARLORS

parlors

noun

plural of parlor

as in places

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 parlors One of the main differences between the two martial arts video games is that Street Fighter debuted in 1987, while Mortal Kombat followed in pizza parlors and arcades in 1992. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 The need for an ornate space has expanded outside of living rooms to dozens of mahjong parlors throughout the country. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 Ship Bottom is another buzzy base with plenty to keep travelers entertained—from mini-golf and arcades to surf shops and ice cream parlors—and a sandy shoreline to stretch out. — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026 Willett, who had never seen a dead body before except for those prettied up in funeral parlors, takes a quick glimpse, then turns his pale-blue eyes away. — Jeff Goodell, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 The company sells its ice cream to retailers across the country and operates a chain of ice cream parlors in more than a dozen states. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 Kids can come up with anything from pretend pizza parlors to make-believe malls. — Michelle Crouch, Parents, 14 Aug. 2026 Here are 21 great Midwest ice cream parlors that feel less like businesses and more like neighborhood fixtures. — John Godfrey Updated, Midwest Living, 7 Aug. 2026 Thirty-five square blocks of hotels, law offices, theaters, and beauty parlors built entirely through referrals, introductions, and relationships passed between people who trusted each other. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Two years ago, the judges ruled that cities can ban people from sleeping and camping in public places.

— Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
In a city where change is constant — especially in the food and beverage scene — Charlotte’s classic restaurants are among the most beloved places to gather with family and friends or stop in for a comforting bite to eat.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of places

Noun

Blue Origin announced a major expansion of its already considerable Florida launch facilities last Friday with the intent of eventually flying more than 100 rockets a year from there, Ars reports.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
Oil pollution in the Gulf could damage these facilities, imperiling water supply.

— Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of facilities

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To be sure, some states have strict indoor smoking laws and require establishments like restaurants and bars to have permits to serve hookah.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
In larger establishments you might be given your own table; in smaller joints you'll be squeezed onto a bench elbow to elbow with strangers.

— Lee Cobaj, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026

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