noun

1. a large reception hall or social room, as in a hotel or on a ship; saloon
2. a drawing room of a private home in French-speaking countries
3. a regular gathering of distinguished guests such as might meet in a drawing room; esp., a meeting of literary or artistic people in a celebrity's home
4. 1. a room or gallery for the exhibition of works of art
   2. such an exhibition, esp. one held annually
5. a shop or business establishment specially furnished for performing some personal service; parlor beauty salon

Etymology: Fr: see saloon