[sa.loon] n [F salon, fr. It salone, aug. of sala hall, of Gmc origin; akin to OHG sal hall; akin to Lith sala village] (1728) 1 a chiefly Brit: salon 1 b chiefly Brit: an often elaborately decorated public hall c (1): a usu. large public cabin on a ship (as for dining) (2): the living area on a yacht d chiefly Brit: salon
4. e: barroom
2: salon
2. 3 Brit a: parlor car b: sedan 2a--called also saloon car