Definition of saloon
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cowboys drinking in the saloon after their work was done for the day
Origin and Etymology of saloon
French salon, from Italian salone, augmentative of sala hall, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German sal hall; akin to Lithuanian sala village
First Known Use: 1728
SALOON Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of saloon for English Language Learners
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: a place where alcoholic drinks are served; especially : such a place in the western U.S. during the 19th century
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: a large, comfortable room on a ship where passengers can talk, relax, etc.
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: a comfortable room in a pub
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