Thesaurus results for BARROOMS

barrooms

noun

plural of barroom

as in taverns

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 barrooms It will be argued endlessly in barrooms in Pittsburgh. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026 By the early 1930s, widespread crime, tainted liquor and the need for tax revenue fueled public dissatisfaction, ultimately leading to Prohibition’s repeal in 1933 and the return of regulated barrooms. — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025

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Noun

But in 1820, Shippingport had about 600 residents, three wharves for steamboats, taverns and a flour mill.

— Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Aug. 2026
Every evening, Sal and Tony finish their shifts and hit the taverns.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of taverns

Noun

Thirsty visitors to Wrexham are well served by The Turf, once the location of the club’s dressing rooms and now one of the most recognisable football pubs in the country thanks to the Welcome to Wrexham documentary series.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
The country’s beloved pubs, known for serving cheap drinks and small snacks, have long been a staple of Japan’s nightlife culture.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of pubs

Noun

Chinese mega-corps BYD is making huge inroads in European markets with its technically accomplished saloons and SUVs.

— Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
By 1884, a map of the Central Business District shows hotels, saloons, dry goods shops, cigar manufacturers, and stores selling everything from shoes, to jewelry and even a winemaker.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Definition of saloons

Noun

Less than a 10-minute drive away is Castellammare del Golfo, full of eateries, stores, and bars.

— Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Also during the restoration, the race-style, roll-over hoop behind the driver was removed, and rear chrome nudge bars were added.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026

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