sun-parlor
Definition
Noun:
A sun-parlor is a room in a house, typically with large windows or glass walls, designed to let in abundant sunlight, used for relaxation or as a living space.
Usage Examples
- (A room with many windows for sunlight.)
- (A glass-enclosed room for relaxation.)
Advanced Usage
- "to sit in the sun-parlor": to spend time in such a room, often for leisure or health benefits.
- After her surgery, she spent hours in the sun-parlor to soak up Vitamin D. (Using the room for therapeutic exposure to sunlight.)
Variants and Related Words
- Sun-parlour (n, British spelling): the same as sun-parlor, but with British English spelling.
- The cottage had a charming sun-parlour with wicker furniture.
Synonyms
- Sunroom: a room built to admit sunlight, often with large windows or a glass roof.
- Solarium: a room or building designed for sunbathing or exposure to sunlight (often with glass walls).
Related Idioms
- "to sun oneself in the parlor": an older phrase meaning to bask in sunlight indoors, similar to using a sun-parlor.
- In winter, she liked to sun herself in the parlor near the south-facing window. (To enjoy sunlight indoors.)