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game vs parlour game

parlour game vs game

game and parlour game both are nouns.

game is an adjective but parlour game is not an adjective.

game is a verb but parlour game is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
game Yes Yes Yes No
parlour game Yes No No No
As nouns, parlour game is a hyponym of game; that is, parlour game is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than game:
  • game: a contest with rules to determine a winner
  • parlour game: a game suitable for playing in a parlor
game (noun) parlour game (noun)
a contest with rules to determine a winner a game suitable for playing in a parlor
an amusement or pastime
your occupation or line of work
a single play of a sport or other contest
frivolous or trifling behavior
animal hunted for food or sport
the game equipment needed in order to play a particular game
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
the flesh of wild animals that is used for food
(games) the score at a particular point or the score needed to win
(tennis) a division of play during which one player serves
game (adjective) parlour game (adjective)
willing to face danger
disabled in the feet or legs
game (verb) parlour game (verb)
place a bet on
Difference between game and parlour game

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