salon

noun

sa·​lon sə-ˈlän 

ˈsa-ˌlän,

sa-ˈlōⁿ

1

: an elegant apartment or living room (as in a fashionable home)

2

: a fashionable assemblage of notables (such as literary figures, artists, or statesmen) held by custom at the home of a prominent person

3

a

: a hall for exhibition of art

b

capitalized : an annual exhibition of works of art

4

: a stylish business establishment or shop

a beauty salon

Synonyms

• gallery
• museum

Examples of salon in a Sentence

at its headquarters the company maintains a fashionable salon filled with works of modern art

Recent Examples on the Web

The salon includes a rear galley, sizable dining area, and separate social area behind the helm. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025

Time aplenty, then, for the customer to watch all manner of goings-on in the salon, and for sufficient intimacy to be achieved for all kinds of secrets to be spilled. —Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2025

Their store is open all week, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free grooming for furry friends: The pet salon Wag N’ Swag is hosting a day of free grooming services on Jan. 18 for the pets of first responders and those affected by the fires. —Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025

Nail Art & Acrylic Nails Intricate nail art and long acrylic nails originated in Black beauty salons, often serving as a form of self-expression and artistry. —Lyric Christian, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1699, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

salon

noun

sa·​lon sə-ˈlän 

ˈsal-ˌän

1

: an apartment or living room of stylish design

2

: a social gathering held in a salon

3

a

: an art gallery

b

: an annual exhibition of art

4

: a stylish business establishment