Definition of parlornext
as in place
a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business an ice cream parlor with an old-timey theme

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Recent Examples of parlor The son of an East Coast bingo parlor operator, Wynn entered the casino business in 1967 and spent the next five decades building an empire that expanded from Nevada to Macau, cementing his status as one of gaming’s most influential figures. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 Continue reading … SERVICE REFUSED — Backlash erupts after Florida parlor turns away veterans and active-duty members. FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026 After the father left the family, Nan Blyth supported herself and two daughters by washing clothes and working in beauty parlors. ABC News, 26 June 2026 The restaurant is an intimate parlor of hunter-green and coffered ceilings. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for parlor
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Noun
  • For just $18, this set includes four cubes in different sizes, along with a shoe bag, laundry bag, and cosmetic pouch to keep every travel essential in its place.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
  • The April 2025 incident at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey sent three teenagers to a hospital, months after a California oversight body ruled the facility was not a safe place for youths to be housed.
    James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Carr may be joining the Lakers at the exact right moment as the team — with the investment and guidance from big brother organization the Dodgers — will expand weight room, treatment and sports science resources in its facility.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • In her time in Wyandotte County, Chism has worked projects including the Rock Island Bridge and new American Royal facility, according to Star reporting.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
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  • A week after a trio of dramatic wins by left-leaning congressional candidates in New York against incumbents and establishment picks, Bennet is trying to stave off Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, who has outraised him and is surging in polls.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Las Vegas establishments lead with creations such as Nobu's Caviar Taco and Drai's Cotton Candy & Caviar.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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“Parlor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parlor. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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