1. establishments where people receive beauty treatments such as haircuts, styling, manicures, or facials
2. elegant reception rooms in large houses or hotels
3. regular gatherings of notable people for intellectual or artistic discussion
Usage: historical

Examples

• She visits different hair salons to find the best stylist.
• The nail salons in the mall offer various services.
• The hotel’s elegant salons were decorated with antique furniture.
• Literary salons were popular in 18th-century Paris.
• Many beauty salons now offer organic treatments.
• The mansion had several salons for entertaining guests.