as in taverns
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 cantinas
From here, baking in the heat, general admission fans can watch elite guests queue for private hot laps, while VIP ticket holders dine at exclusive cantinas and hospitality areas.
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Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Some of Taco Bell’s cantinas in other states offer a unique vibe.
—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
Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Some of Taco Bell’s cantinas in other states offer a unique vibe.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cantinas
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Given that smoking was a popular leisure activity at taverns, Trussell expected to find numerous clay smoking pipes — but spotted far fewer than expected.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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State officials recently expressed interest in working with lawmakers to improve the program, market the state's product to taverns and bring in more property tax relief.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Then there are the local pubs and cafes that thrive on matchday footfall.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Speaking of which, the neighborhood—considered one of Chicago’s hippest—is a cultural hub with renowned restaurants, funky cafes and trendy bars.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
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British pubs can be intimidating for visitors.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Folks show up in full lederhosen, while polka and oompa tunes waft out of the town’s pubs and wineries.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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In 1898, Garnet had around 1,000 residents, as well as two barber shops, a candy store, and 13 saloons.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Main Street, running from the riverfront to Seventh Street, was lined with restaurants, saloons, offices, and shops.—
Sarah Biegelsen,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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After dark, there’s more to do Charlotte in the ‘80s is often described as a sleepy town, but there were at least a dozen discos/nightclubs in operation during that decade including popular spots like Pterodactyl, 13∙13 and Park Elevator.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Peabody-Whitehead was formerly a boarding house, several nightclubs and restaurants, and clerical offices, among other commercial uses, Wertenteil said.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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Nearby, Cherry Creek North’s Winter Wanderland glows with nearly a million lights, festive pop-up bars, and a holiday market featuring more than 40 local artisans.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Traversing quaint New York street corners and rooftops, Vincent serenades his girl with playful bars about love, commitment and the important building blocks of a good relationship.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Cantinas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cantinas. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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