Meanings
nounwithdrawing room (plural withdrawing rooms)
plural withdrawing rooms
- archaicA room for retirement from another room, as for example after dining; a drawing room.
a door in the middle leading to a parlour and withdrawing-room
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Synonyms & antonyms
nouna formal room where visitors can be received and entertained
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