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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Is anyone surprised that Benedict goes straight to the tavern to grab a drink?—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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The wave of customers who visit the concession stands during intermissions makes speed of service more important for venues than for most stores, restaurants or taverns.—
David Bruce,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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British pubs can be intimidating for visitors.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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The pub, familiar to fans of the TV show, is much bigger for the film and filled with about 50 extras.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That project would include a 60-room lodge, 64 duplex housing units, a saloon, swimming pool, pickle ball court and an ice skating rink.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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Scarp Ridge Lodge is located in downtown historic Crested Butte in a former saloon that's been transformed into a high-end property complete with a saltwater pool and rooftop hot tub.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Inside the multistory bar, there were overturned tables and drinks left behind by fleeing customers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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The violence erupted along a stretch of Sixth Street, in the city’s downtown Market District, known for its dense concentration of bars and live music venues – a bustling corridor just a short drive from the University of Texas at Austin.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cantina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cantina. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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