Parlor vs. Restaurant

Parlor vs. Restaurant — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Parlor and Restaurant

Parlornoun

The living room of a house, or a room for entertaining guests; a room for talking.

Restaurantnoun

An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

Parlornoun

(archaic) The apartment in a monastery or nunnery where the residents are permitted to meet and converse with each other or with visitors from the outside.

Restaurantnoun

a building where people go to eat

Parlornoun

A room for lounging; a sitting-room; a drawing room.

Parlornoun

(archaic) A comfortable room in a public house.

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Parlornoun

A covered open-air patio.

Parlornoun

A shop or other business selling goods specified by context.

Parlornoun

A shed used for milking cattle.

Parlornoun

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

Parlornoun

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax