as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
we spent an interesting evening in that desert town's lone cantina
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Recent Examples of cantina
Some of Taco Bell’s cantinas in other states offer a unique vibe.
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Top 5 Can’t Miss Tequila here is made for sipping—at rakish cantinas, ambitious cocktail bars, and straight from the source on a distillery tour.
—David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
This immensely popular senior living community boasts amenities like a swimming pool, pickleball court and a game room, as well as multiple dining options and a cantina that hosts happy hour every day.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
And for those over 21, there will be a cantina to quench your thirst.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Top 5 Can’t Miss Tequila here is made for sipping—at rakish cantinas, ambitious cocktail bars, and straight from the source on a distillery tour.
—David Shortell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
This immensely popular senior living community boasts amenities like a swimming pool, pickleball court and a game room, as well as multiple dining options and a cantina that hosts happy hour every day.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
And for those over 21, there will be a cantina to quench your thirst.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cantina
Noun
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The second floor would have a tavern, restaurant and outdoor balcony.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Pub - Downtown Situated on West Fourth Street near several downtown clubs, The Pub functions as a casual Irish-style tavern and sports bar.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Sir Edmond Halley’s, a long-standing British-style joint that serves food and drinks seven days a week in Charlotte, is everything that makes pub culture so appealing.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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Duke, whose time in the pub is spent either moping or getting hyped up by his aunt Kaulo doing her best Lady Macbeth.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In Omaha, Johnny’s Café anchors the region’s dining history, evolving from an eight‑seat 1922 stockyards saloon into a third‑generation steakhouse icon honored with a James Beard America’s Classics Award.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
13 Mar. 2026
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The city’s premier full-service luxury hotel revives a cluster of 19th-century landmarks, from a historic saloon to a former pharmacy that is now a cafe, deli, and artisan market.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Police say that the stabbing happened as a result of a bar fight that had broken out.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Another noticeable difference was the set used for the monologue, which had more of a bar aesthetic than the American version.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Cantina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cantina. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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