withdrawing room

American  

noun

Archaic.

1. a room to withdraw or retire to; drawing room.

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withdrawing room British  

noun

1. an archaic term for drawing room

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Etymology

Origin of withdrawing room

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

“Seems like it ought to be called a withdrawing room,” he said, allowing a hint of a smile.

From Washington Times

The King received him in the Queen's withdrawing room, using him extraordinarily kindly.

From Project Gutenberg

Here was the very occasion of which he had dreamed when he stayed behind in Lady Oxford's withdrawing room.

From Project Gutenberg

This was enclosed by lofty buildings of stone-work, representing externally a palace-like mansion, and containing within withdrawing rooms for the actors, and receptacles for the stage machinery.

From Project Gutenberg

I found her in one of her withdrawing rooms sitting low upon her cushions.

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Related Words

• drawing room
• parlor
• salon
• sitting room