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noun sa·loon \ sə-ˈlün \

Definition of saloon

1 a chiefly British :salon 1
b chiefly British :an often elaborately decorated public hall
c (1) :a usually large public cabin on a ship (as for dining)
(2) :the living area on a yacht
d chiefly British :salon 4
e :barroom
2 :salon 2
3 British
a :parlor car
b :sedan 2a — called also saloon car

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  1. cowboys drinking in the saloon after their work was done for the day

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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

saloon Synonyms

Synonyms
bar, café (also cafe), cantina [Southwest], dramshop, gin mill, grogshop [chiefly British], pub, public house [chiefly British], barroom, taproom, tavern, watering hole, watering place
Related Words
alehouse, barrelhouse, bistro, bottle club, brewpub, cabaret, dive, joint, nightclub, roadhouse, speakeasy, sports bar, wineshop; package store

SALOON Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of saloon for English Language Learners

  • : a place where alcoholic drinks are served; especially : such a place in the western U.S. during the 19th century

  • : a large, comfortable room on a ship where passengers can talk, relax, etc.

  • : a comfortable room in a pub

SALOON Defined for Kids

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noun sa·loon \ sə-ˈlün \

Definition of saloon for Students

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