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 Word Forms

• drawing-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