ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Salon

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈsælɒn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Salon is a noun meaning A large room, especially one used to receive and entertain guests.

Meaning

A large room, especially one used to receive and entertain guests.

More Meanings

  1. A gathering of people for a social or intellectual meeting.
  2. (art) An art gallery or exhibition; especially the Paris salon or autumn salon.
  3. A beauty salon or similar establishment.

Example Sentences

Matisse showed in every autumn salon and every independent. He was beginning to have a considerable following. Picasso, on the contrary, never in all his life has shown in any salon. His pictures at that time could really only be seen at 27 rue de Fleurus.

Word Forms

Synonyms for salon

Depending on context, synonyms include hall, lounge, parlor, circle, cenacle.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chamber, room, parlor, bedroom, foyer, hall.

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