■ noun
1》 a public room or building used for a specified purpose.
↘(also ~ bar ) Brit. another term for lounge bar .
↘a large public room for use as a lounge on a ship.
2》 N. Amer. historical or humorous a place where alcoholic drinks may be bought and drunk.
3》 (also ~ car ) Brit. a car having a closed body and separate boot.
4》 (also ~ car ) Brit. a luxurious railway carriage used as a lounge or restaurant or as private accommodation.
Origin
C18 (in the sense 'drawing room'): from Fr. salon , from Ital. salone 'large hall', augmentative of sala 'hall'.