speakeasy
noun
speak·easy
ˈspēk-ˌē-zē 
plural speakeasies
: a place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold
specifically
: such a place during the period of prohibition in the U.S.
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The vibe is slightly scandalous and dimly lit, basically everything a good speakeasy should be.
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Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Evening hours will have a speakeasy vibe with cocktails, burgers, salads and sandwiches, including breakfast sandwiches for dinner.
—Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Whether on Harlem’s biggest stages or in its nightclubs or hidden speakeasies, LGBTQ+ performers took center stage.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
To top it off, a secret speakeasy-style bar allows for intimate imbibing.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
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Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Evening hours will have a speakeasy vibe with cocktails, burgers, salads and sandwiches, including breakfast sandwiches for dinner.
—Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Whether on Harlem’s biggest stages or in its nightclubs or hidden speakeasies, LGBTQ+ performers took center stage.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
To top it off, a secret speakeasy-style bar allows for intimate imbibing.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Speakeasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speakeasy. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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speakeasy
noun
speak·easy
ˈspē-ˌkē-zē
plural speakeasies
: a place where alcoholic drinks are illegally sold
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