parlor

Example Sentences

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This was the era of the sentimental “parlor song,” of which the British song “The Lost Chord” is the sophisticated epitome.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though she’s wearing the uniform and boots, her fingernails are painted bright red, and her blond hair is styled in a perfect flip as if she’s just gone to the beauty parlor.

From Literature

Louella was supposed to be baby-sitting him, which she did every Tuesday afternoon while her mother went to the beauty parlor.

From Literature

A boiled-cabbage smell hung in the air downstairs in the parlor, but up here on the third floor it wasn’t so bad.

From Literature

Molly took the mask reluctantly, sliding it on before stepping into the first room, a parlor crammed with people.

From Literature