During the long winter evenings, our grandparents entertained guests with parlour-games that required only quick wits and a deck of cards.

She reserved a seat in the parlour car for the scenic overnight journey.

The parlour boarders gathered every evening by the hearth to share stories and a cup of tea.

As a parlour boarder, Jonathan was allowed to dine with the masters and use the drawing room, a privilege envied by other pupils.

She kept a small tin of parlour matches by the fireplace for lighting candles.

After the storm, workers hurried to clean the milking parlour before the evening shift began.

The museum displayed two ornate parlour skates from the Victorian era in a glass case.

The magician's favourite parlour trick was making a silk scarf vanish from an empty glass.

We spent the afternoon reading novels in the sun parlour, surrounded by potted plants and warm light.

She stopped by the tanning parlour on her way home to get ready for the beach party.