Found 1 items, similar to Drawing-room.
English → English (gcide) Definition: Drawing-room Drawing-room \Draw"ing-room`\, n. [Abbrev. fr. withdraw-ing-room.] 1. A room appropriated for the reception of company; a room to which company withdraws from the dining room. [1913 Webster] 2. The company assembled in such a room; also, a reception of company in it; as, to hold a drawing-room. [1913 Webster] He [Johnson] would amaze a drawing-room by suddenly ejaculating a clause of the Lord's Prayer. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster] Drawing-room car. See Palace car, under Car. [1913 Webster]