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a drawing room or reception room in a large house.

an assembly of guests in such a room, especially an assembly, common during the 17th and 18th centuries, consisting of the leaders in society, art, politics, etc.

a hall or place used for the exhibition of works of art.

a shop, business, or department of a store offering a specific product or service related to fashion, hairdressing, or beauty.

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1. the Salon, an annual exhibition of works of art by living artists, originally held at the Salon d'Apollon: it became, during the 19th century, the focal point of artistic controversy and was identified with academicism and official hostility to progress in art.

2. a national exhibition of works of art by living artists.

   Salon des Refusés; Salon des Indépendants.