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
So when might Idahoans enjoy tacos and margaritas in their shiny new grill and cantina?
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Apr. 2026
The cantina is known for its margaritas and fresh, handmade tortillas.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2026
The Encore Room will also be turned into a Mexican cantina, which will offer margaritas.
—Rashad Alexander
december 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
Kris Kristofferson once attempted to bribe a maître d’ to let Crowe into a cantina for an interview, for example.
—Mackenzie Farkus, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Nov. 2025
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Apr. 2026
The cantina is known for its margaritas and fresh, handmade tortillas.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2026
The Encore Room will also be turned into a Mexican cantina, which will offer margaritas.
—Rashad Alexander
december 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Dec. 2025
Kris Kristofferson once attempted to bribe a maître d’ to let Crowe into a cantina for an interview, for example.
—Mackenzie Farkus, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cantina
Noun
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Evan and Alyse Middleton were sitting at a table at On the Rocks outdoor tavern, watching dancers and listening to music during the festival.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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The tavern sits on the corner of 26th Street and Prospect.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
Noun
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From junior games on pitches every weekend, to crowds piling into pubs to watch England play the World Cup, football, as it is called outside of the United States, is deeply ingrained in the British national psyche.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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British locals say 'the corgis are about' At the Feathers hotel and pub, about a mile from the Sandringham estate, staff serve beer and food with a side of royal gossip.—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Walnut Creek’s future as a commercial, dining and nightlife destination began near those crossroads with the opening of a hotel, store and saloon in the 1850s.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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Positioned somewhere between a traditional saloon, estate and SUV coupé, the 408 remains one of the more unconventional choices in the family car market — and arguably one of the most interesting.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The festivities were held at the terrace bar nine floors above Times Square at the Edition Hotel, and anyone sneaking in an illicit cigarette out on the balcony gets treated to a giant Wicked billboard flashing in LEDs.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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The site sells everything from seasonal fashion and backyard bar setups to quality cleaning gadgets — and now, even an outdoor kitchen.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cantina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cantina. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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