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.
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The 7,500-square-foot flagship features a main dining room, a 27-seat central bar, a series of private dining rooms and an intimate speakeasy.
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The only things left to do are install the speakeasy bar cabinets, the bathroom vanity, and all of the countertops.
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Pop over to Seymour's, the chic speakeasy inside the restaurant, for a delicious nightcap.
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Customers had to know the secret password to gain access to the speakeasy.
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Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
The only things left to do are install the speakeasy bar cabinets, the bathroom vanity, and all of the countertops.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Pop over to Seymour's, the chic speakeasy inside the restaurant, for a delicious nightcap.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
Customers had to know the secret password to gain access to the speakeasy.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Speakeasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speakeasy. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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speakeasy
noun
speak·easy
ˈspē-ˌkē-zē
plural speakeasies
: a place where alcoholic drinks are illegally sold
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