drawing room

noun

1
a
: a formal reception room
b
: a private room on a railroad passenger car with three berths and an enclosed toilet
2
: a formal reception

Examples of drawing room in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web By Demetrius Simms Photo : Alex Winship Photography Inside the grand drawing room. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 July 2024 Repetition, persistent miscommunication, and an ever-heightening absurd situation that refuses to resolve itself until the very last scene — these are the building blocks of a drawing room farce, except that they’re deployed for a leisurely-paced, Frederick Wiseman-esque social comment. Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2024 For the drawing room, which features a work by Mexican artist Gonzalo Lebrija—sourced from the Travesía Cuatro Gallery (cofounded by the designer’s sister, Inés López-Quesada)—she composed one central seating area with white and navy sofas, armchairs, and coffee tables from the 1950s and ’60s. Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024 Even if your home doesn't include a formal drawing room, these stunning hues will infuse any modern home with the elegance of 19th century London. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for drawing room 

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Word History

Etymology

short for withdrawing room

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of drawing room was in 1791

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Cite this Entry

“Drawing room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawing%20room. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

drawing room

noun
: a formal room for entertaining company
Etymology

shortened from withdrawing room "a room one can go to to be alone"

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