speakeasy

noun

speak·​easy ˈspēk-ˌē-zē 

plural speakeasies

: a place where alcoholic beverages are illegally sold

specifically : such a place during the period of prohibition in the U.S.

Examples of speakeasy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Duck Inn Originally a Prohibition-era speakeasy, the walls at The Duck Inn in Delavan talk about its history—with memorabilia, that is. —Ron Faiola, Midwest Living, 15 Jan. 2026

There's been a chef shake-up at one Providence restaurant and there's a new chef-in-residence at a speakeasy in the city. —Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 14 Jan. 2026

Also in Highland Park is Blind Barber, a speakeasy that hosts Homo Happy Hour on Thursdays. —Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026

The hidden gem of the f&b portfolio is Moonshack, a speakeasy-style cabin with live music and poker, a whisky bar, and a lengthy menu of 25 cigars. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for speakeasy

• marchese
• uneasy
• breezy
• cheesy
• easy
• queasy
• sleazy
• wheezy

Kids Definition

speakeasy

noun

speak·​easy ˈspē-ˌkē-zē 

plural speakeasies

: a place where alcoholic drinks are illegally sold