salon
/'sælʤ:ɳ/
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Definition
- Noun:
- An elegant room for receiving guests: A formal living room or reception area in a private residence, typically used for entertaining visitors.
- A commercial establishment for personal care: A business where services such as hairdressing, beauty treatments, or cosmetic services are provided.
- A gallery for art exhibitions: A hall or room used for displaying works of art to the public.
Examples
- Noun:
- She entertained her guests in the grand salon of her mansion.
- I have an appointment at the hair salon this afternoon.
- The artist's new paintings were featured in a prestigious Paris salon.
Advanced Usage
"Literary salon": A regular gathering of writers, artists, and intellectuals in a private home, historically significant for cultural discussion.
- In the 18th century, Parisian literary salons were centers of Enlightenment thought.
"Beauty salon": An establishment specifically for cosmetic treatments like facials, manicures, and makeup.
- She visits the beauty salon once a month for a facial.
Variants and Related Words
- Salonist (n, rare): A person who frequents or hosts salons, especially literary ones.
- Salon-style (adj): Arranged in a manner reminiscent of an art gallery, often referring to hanging pictures closely together on a wall.
- The photographs were hung salon-style from floor to ceiling.
Synonyms
- Parlor (for a sitting room).
- Gallery (for an art exhibition space).
- Hairdresser's / Beauty parlor (for a personal care establishment).
Related Phrases
- "Salon des Refusés" (French, historical): An exhibition of works rejected by the official Paris Salon, most famously in 1863.
- The 1863 Salon des Refusés included works by Manet and Whistler.
Idioms
- "To hold a salon": To host a regular social gathering of intellectuals or artists.
- The famous writer used to hold a salon every Thursday evening.
Noun
- elegant sitting room where guests are received
- a shop where hairdressers and beauticians work
- gallery where works of art can be displayed