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parlour game vs game

game vs parlour game

parlour game and game both are nouns.

parlour game is not an adjective while game is an adjective.

parlour game is not a verb while game is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
parlour game Yes No No No
game Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, game is a hypernym of parlour game; that is, game is a word with a broader meaning than parlour game:
  • parlour game: a game suitable for playing in a parlor
  • game: a contest with rules to determine a winner
parlour game (noun) game (noun)
a game suitable for playing in a parlor a contest with rules to determine a winner
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
parlour game (adjective) game (adjective)
willing to face danger
disabled in the feet or legs
parlour game (verb) game (verb)
place a bet on
Difference between parlour game and game

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