Definition of "withdrawing-room" [with•draw•ing-room]

• A room for retirement from another room, as from a dining room; a drawing-room. (noun)

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• "As all readers of Regency novels know, the ladies withdrew to the withdrawing-room after dinner, leaving the gentlemen at table."
• "He bowed accordingly with the deepest deference to the Lady Brenhilda, who, having made some alterations to enhance the splendour of her attire, now moved forward from the withdrawing-room into which she had retreated."
• "“That you will be pleased to come to her directly, in the withdrawing-room,” answered Lilias."