drawing room

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ˈdraw•ing ˌroom, n. [countable]

1. a formal reception room, esp. in an apartment or private house.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

draw′ing room′, 

1. a formal reception room, esp. in an apartment or private house.
2. Rail Transport (in a railroad car) a private room for two or three passengers.
3. British Terms a formal reception, esp. at court.
• as shortening of now obsolete withdrawing room 1635–45
draw′ing-room′, adj. 

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drawing room noun

1. a room where visitors are received and entertained; living room; sitting room
2. a ceremonial or formal reception, esp at court