drawing rooms

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Formal reception rooms, as in a home or hotel, or rooms to which one may retire for privacy or rest. Popular in the 18th and 19th century residences of wealthier families, often decorated with the finest furnishings as a symbol of social status. Originally from “withdrawing room,” a private room to withdraw to.
drawing rooms
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024