as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
a barroom long popular with working folks looking for a place to unwind at the end of the day
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Recent Examples of barroom
These movies—including the seven-hour-long Sátántangó, a centerpiece of which is a shambling dance in a barroom—often swap the meandering sentence for a single camera shot that lasts 10 minutes or more.
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Walt Hunter, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
The bar’s mascot, Wakeman’s 5-year-old Shar Pei, Wrigley, whiled away the afternoon, roaming from cool spot to cool spot on the barroom’s floor.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The music that accompanies her is just as stick-to-the-ribs earthy, dipped in roadhouse soul, folkish hymns, barroom rock, and blues, without sounding like House of Blues nostalgia.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Stop in at Haw River Tap & Table for a barroom with board games, a spacious patio, farmhouse-style ales, and an atmosphere that feels like hanging out at a friend’s house.
—Kelly Alexander, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
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Walt Hunter, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
The bar’s mascot, Wakeman’s 5-year-old Shar Pei, Wrigley, whiled away the afternoon, roaming from cool spot to cool spot on the barroom’s floor.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The music that accompanies her is just as stick-to-the-ribs earthy, dipped in roadhouse soul, folkish hymns, barroom rock, and blues, without sounding like House of Blues nostalgia.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Stop in at Haw River Tap & Table for a barroom with board games, a spacious patio, farmhouse-style ales, and an atmosphere that feels like hanging out at a friend’s house.
—Kelly Alexander, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barroom
Noun
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Named for a ferry operator and tavern along the Schuylkill River, Grays Ferry straddles the river, just below University City.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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Taverna Platanos Lachania Under the shade of giant green platanos trees, tuck into Greek tavern classics like pastitsio and moussaka at Taverna Platanos Lachania, located on the island’s western tip.—
Sarah Souli,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
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As a teen-ager listening to folk music in London pubs, I’d been attracted to the instrument’s nimble, tinkling cheerfulness, its being on the margins, not too demanding, perhaps.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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The prime minister has also pioneered a program to renovate small-town pubs and churches, and has abolished income tax for young mothers who have multiple children.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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An expansive central display, space-age suede bucket seats that appear to float in the cabin, and chrome-gold elements across the console give the Venus' interiors the appearance of a luxe saloon from the future.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sounds good, but the real reason behind this is that popular whiskey brand Bulleit, which is owned by drinks giant Diageo, sued Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits in 2017, claiming that Redemption’s bottles were too similar (both had a sort of old-timey, saloon-style design).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2026
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For example, 90% of parents believe their kids are performing at or above grade level, a 2023 survey found — even though tests show that fewer than half of all students meet that bar.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Hapi Sushi Hapi Sushi is a casual sushi bar perfect for a post-beach lunch or an easy dinner.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Rose took to Threads on Sunday to accuse the pop star of assaulting her at a nightclub nearly 20 years ago.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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In true European fashion, the restaurant turns into an electro music nightclub on the weekends.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Barroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barroom. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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