n.1 the reception room of a large, esp. French or continental, house.
2 a room or establishment where a hairdresser, beautician, etc., conducts trade.
3 hist. a meeting of eminent people in the reception room of a (esp. Parisian) lady of fashion.
4 (Salon) an annual exhibition in Paris of the work of living artists.
Phrases and idioms:
salon music light music for the drawing-room etc.
Etymology: F: see SALOON