English

Noun

drawing room ‎(plural drawing rooms)

1. (Britain) A multifunctional room that can be used for any purpose in a palace or castle.
2. (Britain) Any room where visitors may be entertained; now, the living room.
   • 1918, W. B. Maxwell, chapter 10, in The Mirror and the Lamp:

     It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch was pleasant.

3. (US) A private room on a railroad sleeping car.

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See also

• drawing room on Wikipedia.Wikipedia