saloon

noun

sa·​loon sə-ˈlün 

1

a

chiefly British : salon sense 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 sense 4

e

: barroom

2

: salon sense 2

3

British

a

: parlor car

b

: sedan sense 2a

called also saloon car

Synonyms of saloon

• tavern
• pub
• bar
• nightclub

Examples of saloon in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Walnut Creek’s future as a commercial, dining and nightlife destination began near those crossroads with the opening of a hotel, store and saloon in the 1850s. —Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 June 2026

Positioned somewhere between a traditional saloon, estate and SUV coupé, the 408 remains one of the more unconventional choices in the family car market — and arguably one of the most interesting. —Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

The duo upped the ante on the design of that modern superyacht by adding blue accents (mirroring the striking hull) and stainless steel throughout, among other standout details such as a statement bar in the main saloon to a sculpture by Dale Chijuly in the atrium. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 May 2026

While here, visitors can still see its multiple saloons, general store, and boarding house, among other buildings. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

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, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for saloon

• attune
• baboon
• balloon
• bassoon
• buffoon
• cartoon
• cocoon
• festoon
• gaboon
• harpoon
• immune
• impugn

Kids Definition

saloon

noun

sa·​loon sə-ˈlün 

1

: a public room for socializing especially on a ship

2

: barroom