Drawing Room

Pronunciation: /ˈdrɔɪŋ rum/

Definitions of drawing room

noun a formal sitting room, typically used for entertaining guests

Example Sentences

A1 The family gathered in the drawing room to watch TV.

A2 She decorated the drawing room with colorful curtains and cushions.

B1 The drawing room was elegantly furnished with antique furniture.

B2 The drawing room had a grand piano and a fireplace for cozy evenings.

C1 The drawing room featured intricate artwork and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.

C2 The drawing room was the epitome of luxury, with velvet drapes and marble floors.

Examples of drawing room in a Sentence

formal The guests were gathered in the elegant drawing room for pre-dinner drinks.

informal Let's hang out in the drawing room and watch a movie.

slang I love chilling in the drawing room with my friends.

figurative Her mind was like a cluttered drawing room, filled with random thoughts and ideas.

Grammatical Forms of drawing room

• plural: drawing rooms
• comparative: more drawing room
• superlative: most drawing room
• present tense: draws room
• future tense: will draw room
• perfect tense: have drawn room
• continuous tense: is drawing room
• singular: drawing room
• positive degree: drawing room
• infinitive: to draw room
• gerund: drawing room
• participle: drawn room

Origin and Evolution of drawing room

First Known Use: 0016 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'drawing room' originated in England during the 16th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally, the drawing room was a room in a house where guests would be 'drawn' or led after dinner. Over time, it evolved to become a formal sitting room for socializing and entertaining guests.