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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Joseph Brewster turned the house into a tavern and store during the War for Independence when it was frequented by British soldiers stationed in the area.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The show then jumps ahead to the start of the next summer in Barry’s Bay, where Percy works to reopen the tavern.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
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With permission from the family, Mckiddie hosted the fundraiser where hundreds packed in and outside of the pub.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Glasgow also has plenty of pubs and restaurant options, many of which have live music on some nights of the week.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 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
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After the show, Daniel and Louis meet at a hotel bar.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Every bar and many bodegas were showing the game.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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“Cantina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cantina. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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