salon

/ˈsælɒn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: salons

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A large room, especially one used to receive and entertain guests.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A gathering of people for a social or intellectual meeting.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “salon” mean?

A large room, especially one used to receive and entertain guests.

Is “salon” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.