roadhouse

noun

road·​house ˈrōd-ˌhau̇s 

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

Synonyms of roadhouse

• nightclub
• cabaret
• club

Examples of roadhouse in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Guests can choose one entrée from the following selection, each served with sides such as fries, roadhouse rice, green beans, corn and mashed potatoes. — Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 10 Nov. 2025

In the aftermath, rumors swirled that West had murdered her, or that organized crime was involved, but the roadhouse continued to be run under her name for some time after her death. — Alex Houston, JSTOR Daily, 8 Apr. 2026

Down at the Borderline kicks up some roadhouse dirt, for example, while the recent Nobody Held Her Like Me explores soul music. — Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 15 June 2026

Mullets’ interior and exterior design lean into a playful, nostalgic and unmistakably Iowa roadhouse vibe. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 1 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for roadhouse

• alehouse
• almshouse
• backhouse
• baghouse
• bakehouse
• bathhouse
• bauhaus
• blockhouse
• boathouse
• brewhouse
• bunkhouse
• clubhouse

Kids Definition

roadhouse

noun

road·​house -ˌhau̇s 

: a bar or inn usually outside city limits