as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
cowboys drinking in the saloon after their work was done for the day
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Recent Examples of saloon
Not unreasonable, except that decision got caught in the cross wires, and by the time Ben brings up the family-style platters to the saloon, there are no plates at the table.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
The criminal complaint also said that in March 2024, Minneapolis police found a handgun that Burton bought four years earlier behind the bar of a saloon.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Under the settlement, the Robsons were to buy Iannaccone’s stake in the saloon for $70,000.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
In December, a photo of Andrew sitting alongside Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell was released, which appeared to show Epstein and Maxwell inside the saloon at Sandringham House, one of the late Queen Elizabeth's most beloved royal estates.
—Amy McCarthy, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
The criminal complaint also said that in March 2024, Minneapolis police found a handgun that Burton bought four years earlier behind the bar of a saloon.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Under the settlement, the Robsons were to buy Iannaccone’s stake in the saloon for $70,000.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
In December, a photo of Andrew sitting alongside Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell was released, which appeared to show Epstein and Maxwell inside the saloon at Sandringham House, one of the late Queen Elizabeth's most beloved royal estates.
—Amy McCarthy, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for saloon
Noun
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The band performed at Simon’s too, that ancient (nearly 100 years old) and welcoming Andersonville tavern.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The land and tavern that would become Mohonk were purchased by two Quaker brothers named Albert and Alfred Smiley in 1870.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Gone is the American idea of an Irish pub, and in arrives a new wave of bars that lock on the beating heart of an Irish drinking establishment.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
20 Feb. 2026
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Basically, various countries rent out cool venues in Milan — from historic halls to popular pubs — to use as home bases for fans and events, some private and some open to the public by reservation.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Accessibility Public areas and guest elevators are wheelchair-accessible, and several rooms include step-free showers and grab bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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On Sunday, bars and restaurants are rolling out limited-time discounts and drink specials to mark the holiday.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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They're expected to continue their celebration at E11EVEN Miami, a popular nightclub.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Players who aren’t immediately flying back to their respective teams were set to have a team dinner at Cote Korean steakhouse in Miami’s Design District followed by a trip to Miami nightclub E11even — a staple on the Panthers’ Stanley Cup celebration tour each of the past two summers.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Saloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saloon. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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