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
- A gathering of people for a social or intellectual meeting.
- (art) An art gallery or exhibition; especially the Paris salon or autumn salon.
- 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
- salons
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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