“Parlors” or “Parlours”—What's the difference?

Usage by country

Where each spelling is used

Of the 12 countries below, 2 prefer “parlors” and 6 prefer “parlours”. Usage levels are out of 100; the more common spelling in each country is in bold.

Usage level out of 100 (if available).
Country	parlors	parlours	Preference
United States	97	3	“parlors”
United Kingdom	15	85	“parlours”
India	11	89	“parlours”
Philippines	83	17	“parlors”
Canada	40	60	“parlours”
Australia	20	80	“parlours”
Liberia	0	0	Not enough data
Ireland	20	80	“parlours”
New Zealand	22	78	“parlours”
Jamaica	0	0	Not enough data
Trinidad & Tobago	0	0	Not enough data
Guyana	0	0	Not enough data

Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“parlors”

…and times of Shakey's Pizza Parlors founder Sherwood (Shakey) Johnson and…
…and private automobiles, off-track betting parlors, and designated hotel/motel smoking rooms.
…shops and boutiques, ice cream parlors, bed-and-breakfasts, and restaurants ranging from…
…which was managing 16 mahjong parlors in Japan.
Often, parlors are staffed by Asian immigrants…
…with a narrow entrance vestibule, parlors to either side of the…
The parlors feature fireplaces with highly ornamental
…such as restaurants or massage parlors, and sex trafficking victims are…
However, many massage parlors, saunas, spas, and similar otherwise-legal…
All tattoo parlors were banned in Hermosa Beach…

“parlours”

…two brothels masquerading as massage parlours.
…walled city's numerous brothels, gaming parlours, and opium dens.
…in the chip shops, ice-cream parlours, pizzerias and restaurants across Scotland.
…many prostitutes working in massage parlours, KTV lounges, stage shows and…
…or for relaxation, and oukup parlours typically also offer massage services.
…parochial venture conducted from the parlours of private establishments or homes.
…against liquor stores and massage parlours in Zakho in the Dohuk…
…Wiltord scored from Ray Parlour's cross."
…room and one or more parlours for reading, gaming or socializing.
Tattoo Parlours Act 2013

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