parlor- root words — words with the parlor- root

The root parlor- comes from French parler, meaning room for speaking/conversation. 3 words in Dendril are built from it, including parlormaid, parlour, unparliamentary. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the parlor- root

Explore words with parlor- — words containing the parlor- root and sharing its sense of "room for speaking/conversation". Examples include parlormaid, parlour, unparliamentary. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does parlor- mean?

The parlor- root means room for speaking/conversation, from French parler. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.