Parlour

Parlour is a room in a house set aside for conversation, relaxation, and socializing, often linked to a formal or traditional domestic space. In British usage it denotes a formal drawing-room; in American English it’s typically spelled parlor but historically shared meaning. The term evokes a refined, intimate space for entertaining guests or enjoying quiet leisure. It functions as both a noun for the room and, regionally, a name for a business front.”