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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Also in Highland Park is Blind Barber, a speakeasy that hosts Homo Happy Hour on Thursdays.
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The hidden gem of the f&b portfolio is Moonshack, a speakeasy-style cabin with live music and poker, a whisky bar, and a lengthy menu of 25 cigars.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Like its speakeasy predecessor, Ghost Baby, Prim encourages visitors to be present in our otherwise digital world.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Jan. 2026
However, online accounts on Reddit and elsewhere referenced law enforcement activity at the speakeasy Gatsby.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
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Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The hidden gem of the f&b portfolio is Moonshack, a speakeasy-style cabin with live music and poker, a whisky bar, and a lengthy menu of 25 cigars.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
Like its speakeasy predecessor, Ghost Baby, Prim encourages visitors to be present in our otherwise digital world.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Jan. 2026
However, online accounts on Reddit and elsewhere referenced law enforcement activity at the speakeasy Gatsby.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Speakeasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speakeasy. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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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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