roadhouse
noun
road·house
ˈrōd-ˌhau̇s 
: an inn or tavern usually outside city limits providing liquor and usually meals, dancing, and often gambling
Examples of roadhouse in a Sentence
stopped at a roadhouse for some drinks and a little line dancing
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Snowmobile parking takes priority at Lewie's, an iconic roadhouse in Lead that boasts what many claim is the best burger in the Black Hills.
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Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Michelob Ultra Roadhouse The roadhouse is on Simmons Banks Plaza, which surrounds Dickies Arena.
—Brayden Garcia
january 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
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
Dig into legendary ribs, wings, and brisket at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, the roadhouse-style flagship that has become an Upstate New York institution.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
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Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 23 Jan. 2026
Michelob Ultra Roadhouse The roadhouse is on Simmons Banks Plaza, which surrounds Dickies Arena.
—Brayden Garcia
january 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
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
Dig into legendary ribs, wings, and brisket at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, the roadhouse-style flagship that has become an Upstate New York institution.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for roadhouse
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“Roadhouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadhouse. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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roadhouse
noun
road·house
-ˌhau̇s
: a bar or inn usually outside city limits
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