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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The band performed at Simon’s too, that ancient (nearly 100 years old) and welcoming Andersonville tavern.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The land and tavern that would become Mohonk were purchased by two Quaker brothers named Albert and Alfred Smiley in 1870.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This time, the pub-style stage will feature an Eagles tribute show, which also appears in a main stage format.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Most alcohol is included, so bars like Crystal Cove off the Atrium, the Starlight Club cabaret, pub-style Avenue Saloon, Connoisseur Club cigar bar, and Luxe Night Club are also included, unless guests want top-shelf wines or liquors, which are also available.—
Scott Laird,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Accordingly, recognisable Western archetypes abound, from the saloon bar serving pungent shots of whiskey to the tinkling accompaniment of Scott Joplin, to the majority of the characters themselves.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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The building once housed a saloon that saw its share of shootouts and robberies—paranormal researchers claim to have found a reappearing bloodstain there.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Mystic’s many restaurants (including the famous Mystic Pizza), bars, and shops are a short stroll away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Colin Gray has remained behind bars since his arrest a day after the shooting.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Eboni Silas’ family, friends and former classmates on Monday gathered outside the Kansas City nightclub where she was killed over the weekend.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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The verdict Regent Hong Kong is like the coolest art gallery, sexiest nightclub and most elegant private members establishment all rolled into one playfully luxurious space.—
Ann Lee,
TheWeek,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Barroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barroom. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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