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barroom

noun

ˈbär-ˌrüm

Definition of barroom

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 It will be argued endlessly in barrooms in Pittsburgh. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026 Its aesthetic — form that follows function, bold colors, simple silhouettes, performance fabrics — is now synonymous with outdoor wear, and just as likely to be seen in the boardroom or the barroom as on the side of a mountain. — Tony Biasotti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Shuffleboard is one of the most popular barroom games in the country, thanks to its easy-to-grasp rules and high level of necessary skill and dexterity. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026 In the summertime, the bar's back patio can feel like a secret French cafe, while in the winter, the stone and brick barroom takes on the cozy vibes of a New England lodge with its roaring fireplace, Tiffany chandeliers and candlelit tables. — Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for barroom

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The old tavern sign, which used to feature a portrait of King George III, now sports the image of another George—George Washington.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Wine has been part of Vienna for centuries, and its tavern culture has deep roots of its own.

— Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of tavern

Noun

But facts are the same at an Ivy League school, a public university or the local pub.

— Kenneth Michael White, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
From pubs to hotels to taxi drivers and hot-dog sellers, Manchester’s hospitality sector will benefit after the drought of games last year, too.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of pub

Noun

That at least has some continuity with the old days, because Third Avenue’s saloons at mid-century were where the sots washed up, like Ray Milland in The Lost Weekend.

— Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2026
Kimberly Schlarman, local history supervisor for the Glenview Public Library and a member of the Glenview History Center Board of Directors, said the Glen View House was a saloon by the 1890s, with lodgings on the second floor.

— Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of saloon

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The ban covers imports of all goods from the settlements and bars companies from providing services for the settlements, including financing, construction, infrastructure, real estate and advertising.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Elsewhere, dining ranges from casual beachside fare and an award-winning bar serving signature cocktails to the Agave Study, where guests can explore the spirit’s provenance, production, and distinct character.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of bar

Noun

His friends pushed him to be bold and climb onto the platforms at Badlands nightclub typically reserved for professional go-go dancers.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The lobby featured a multi-story atrium and a nightclub with dancers, a show and dinner.

— Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of nightclub

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