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

Behind a vault door is a hidden passage leading to a former speakeasy. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

Carly Goins was hired to work the host stand at the speakeasy-style bar and said she was offered $15 an hour by her then-manager, Sanders. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Inside, a speakeasy-style bar room, pool table, and grand piano invite long evenings of conversation, while the deck, sauna, and BBQ beg for one last breath of time spent outside. — Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026

The speakeasy takes its name from the 1994 song of the same name, inspired by Buffett’s time living in Paris and the anonymity of riding the Metro. — Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 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