drawing room

noun

1. a formal reception room, especially in an apartment or private house.
2. (in a railroad car) a private room for two or three passengers.
3. British. a formal reception, especially at court.

drawing room

noun

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

Other Words From

• drawing-room adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of drawing room¹

First recorded in 1635–45; as shortening of now obsolete withdrawing room

Related Words

• parlor
• reception room