What does "parlour" mean?

Commonwealth standard spelling of parlor.

What is a synonym for "parlour"?

Common synonyms include: living room, drawing room, front room, living room, living-room, lounge.

//ˈpɑːlə// noun

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Noun

1
Commonwealth standard spelling of parlor.
"Will you walk into my parlour, said a Spider to a Fly; / 'Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy."
2
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax wordnet
3
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received wordnet

"Whenever I'm at the pizza parlour, I make you self-conscious. You always think there has to be something happening."

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