salon Definition
sa·lon (sə län′, sal′än′; Fr sȧ lōn′)
noun
- a large reception hall or social room, as in a hotel or on a ship; saloon
- a drawing room of a private home in French-speaking countries
- 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
- a room or gallery for the exhibition of works of art
- such an exhibition, esp. one held annually
- a shop or business establishment specially furnished for performing some personal service; parlor beauty salon
Etymology: Fr: see saloon
salon Synonyms
salon Usage Examples
Converse of object
- tan: They'll spend a fortune at tanning salons throughout the winter just to maintain them.
- groom: MW Thereâs a male grooming salon called Duke & Co in Mayfair.
- equip: Supervised hairdressing students charge just £ 4 for an adult haircut, and from £ 7.50 for coloring in the fully equipped modern salon.
- dress: There is an on-site hair dressing salon for those who need a little pampering!
Adjective modifier
- unisex: So why not come and treat yourselves to the ultimate pampering in our unisex salon.
- Parisian: During the next ten months Smith had much intercourse with philosophers in Parisian salons.
- air-conditioned: There is a spacious air-conditioned salon with dining area onboard and a bar.
- bridal: Before we leave the bridal salon, there is one more detail to attend to, your bridesmaids dresses.
- grand: With several sitting rooms and a grand salon, this is an ideal base for exploring Tuscany and historic Lucca.
- literary: Kafka himself attended a literary salon " At the Golden Unicorn " , now No 20.
Modifies a noun
- spray: You by screaming, him in and there close enough of salon spray tanning diego inadvertently you.
- owner: Last year's winner was Aberdeen DARE hair salon owner John Cooper.
- ..: London Earlsfield Hair Dressers: Can anyone recommend me a good hairdressing salon...
Noun used with modifier
- hairdressing: Task Fixed costs for the hairdressing salon are £ 50,000.
- beauty: Beauty salons will offer a full array of services.
- hair: Trainees can either be referred to the Hair Study Center by a hair salon or can contact the Study Center direct.
- nail: Nail Brands Finding the right nail brands to introduce into your nail salon or beauty business is important.
- therapy: Other facilities include a large refectory, two restaurants, a laundrette, hairdressing & beauty therapy salons and a Student Services center.
Possessives
hairdresser: Answer Scenario 5 One of your students has asked if you can find her a placement in a hairdresser's salon.
Preposition: with
dryer: Groovy Girls is also launching a Groovy Style Sittin' Pretty salon with hair dryer, sink with water sprayer and large mirror and chair.
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