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

Love’s Fish Box in Kings Mountain has been serving catfish, perch and flounder since 1968, and Lake Todd Fish Camp in Concord — a cash-only spot in a former speakeasy — has operated for more than six decades. — Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2026

What began as a direct message soon led to a first date at a speakeasy in downtown Austin, where the two spent three hours talking about everything from pizza to Game of Thrones. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

There are whispers of a speakeasy opening downstairs in the coming months, which gives the restaurant extra potential to become a go-to dinner spot that seamlessly transitions into a night out. — Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

The working farm connects with its surroundings, bringing ingredients into its restaurants and even features a speakeasy in a former home on the property. — Caroline Eubanks, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 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