roadhouse

road·house | \ ˈrōd-ˌhau̇s

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Definition of roadhouse

: an inn or tavern usually outside city limits providing liquor and usually meals, dancing, and often gambling

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stopped at a roadhouse for some drinks and a little line dancing

Recent Examples on the Web Clubs formed for outings and races, and long-disused roadhouses were rehabilitated to service cyclists on long journeys. — Clive Thompson, Smithsonian, "What the Fight Over Scooters Has in Common With the 19th-Century Battle Over Bicycles," 21 Nov. 2019 The exposed beams, rustic décor, and extensive collection of old beer cans create a roadhouse vibe. — BostonGlobe.com, "420 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington; 413-528-8282; barringtonbrewery.net. Opens daily 11:30 a.m., closes Sunday 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 p.m. Sampler flight $5.85.," 18 Sep. 2019 These offstage characters provide what counts for plot motivation in this rumpled roadhouse-jukebox of a musical. — Christopher Arnott, courant.com, "Review: Musical ‘Honky Tonk Laundry’ good, fairly clean country fun at Seven Angels," 30 Sep. 2019 Tall, Dark, & Handsome runs the musical gamut from McClinton’s trademark roadhouse blues to jazz and swing. — Chuck Dauphin, Billboard, "Interview: Delbert McClinton Returns With a Bounty of Blues on 'Tall, Dark & Handsome'," 25 July 2019 Along with Tenille, opener Jon Pardi helped to further beef up Bentley’s show with his knack for some roadhouse country, which populated his own thorough set ahead of the headliner. — Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, "Dierks Bentley’s charisma captivates Tuscaloosa yet again," 12 Aug. 2019 Yet the most-beloved hangout — to my mind the reason Malibu exists at all — is a landmark roadhouse on the outskirts that is equal parts good grub and great floor show. — Chris Erskinecolumnist, Los Angeles Times, "Have a California moment at Neptune’s Net, a landmark seafood shack in Malibu," 8 Aug. 2019 His gigs ranged from strip clubs to auditoriums, roadhouses and chicken shacks. — Author: Kevin Mcgill, Cain Burdeau, Anchorage Daily News, "Dr. John, funky musical ‘night-tripper’ of New Orleans, is dead," 7 June 2019 His gigs ranged from strip clubs to auditoriums, roadhouses and chicken shacks. — Washington Post, "‘Dr. John,’ funky New Orleans ‘night-tripper’ musician, dies," 7 June 2019

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“Roadhouse.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadhouse. Accessed 6 December 2019.

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