drawing room
noun
a formal reception room, especially in an apartment or private house.
(in a railroad car) a private room for two or three passengers.
British. a formal reception, especially at court.
Nearby words
drawing board, drawing card, drawing chisel, drawing frame, drawing pin, drawing room, drawing table, drawing-in, drawing-room comedy, drawknife, drawl
Origin of drawing room
First recorded in 1635–45; as shortening of now obsolete withdrawing room
Related formsdraw·ing-room, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for drawing room
drawing room
noun
a room where visitors are received and entertained; living room; sitting room
archaic a ceremonial or formal reception, esp at court
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Word Origin and History for drawing room
drawing room
1640s, short for withdrawing room (see withdraw), into which ladies would go after dinner.
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