Draw″ing–room′ (?), n. [Abbrev. fr. withdraw-ing-room.] 1. A room appropriated for the reception of company; a room to which company withdraws from the dining room.
2. The company assembled in such a room; also, a reception of company in it; as, to hold a drawing-room.
He would amaze a drawing-room by suddenly ejaculating a clause of the Lord's Prayer. Macaulay.
Drawing-room car. See Palace car, under Car.