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

The stunning saloon offers up a number of bespoke details inspired by its pint-sized namesake, some of which were made from abalone shells. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

Rather, the venues represent his affection for saloons and the people in them. — Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

These drinks debuted in saloons, soft drink stands that sold home brews during Prohibition, and storied bars, paving the way for the city’s party-all-the-time persona. — Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

The team are very proud of their immaculate Mercedes saloon, used for airport transfers, so please don’t harm it in any way. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 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