drawing room

noun

1

a

: a formal reception room

b

: a private room on a railroad passenger car with three berths and an enclosed toilet

2

: a formal reception

Examples of drawing room in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With four stories and 35 rooms, Joslyn has opulence built, inlaid, and planted in every corner, from its carriage house tower to its gold drawing room and five acres of formal estate gardens. —Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026

Likewise, David Rockwell’s set, an elegant Art Deco dining and drawing room where much of the action unfolds, provides a stylish backdrop to the proceedings, while the chandelier that soars over the stage also serves as a sight gag that ends the show on a slyly subversive note. —Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026

Further in is a family room, drawing room, and billiards room with ample space to spread out. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026

Riccardi was the team’s representative in the draft lottery’s drawing room. —Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

short for withdrawing room

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for drawing room

• anteroom
• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume

Kids Definition

drawing room

noun

: a formal room for entertaining company

Etymology

shortened from withdrawing room "a room one can go to to be alone"