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noun speak·easy \ ˈspēk-ˌē-zē \

Definition of speakeasy

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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Definition of speakeasy for English Language Learners

  • : a place where alcoholic drinks were sold illegally in the U.S. during the 1920s

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