cantinas

noun

plural of cantina, Southwest
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 Cantina Leon, from The Rabbit Group LLC, is now open at The Plaza, with an eye toward replicating the community-first feeling of (no surprise here) the lively cantinas of Mexico. — Connie Ogle may 31, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026 The team behind Mirate in Los Feliz has followed up with this lively Sherman Oaks riff on Mexico’s Norteño cantinas, which originated the margarita. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025 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. — 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
  1. taverns
  2. pubs
  3. saloons
  4. bars
  5. nightclubs
Noun
  • The smaller, working-class towns that dot the southeast part of the county are filled with the types of pubs and taverns that give a place character.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • Widely regarded as the country's culinary capital—a remarkable distinction in a nation renowned for its gastronomy—the city has earned a reputation for its traditional bouchons (taverns), bustling food halls, and world-class restaurants.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
Definition of taverns
Noun
  • But while the team’s exploits on the field could not match the success of its supporters, pubs in England — some of which are struggling financially — have been boosted by the boon in beer sales from the team’s run to the World Cup semifinals.
    — Katrina Tudlong, NBC news, 15 July 2026
  • It can only really be described by the faces of anguish and pure joy on the face of English supporters who have watched every second of their team’s campaign this summer – often packing pubs in the earlier hours for the chance to celebrate together.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of pubs
Noun
  • Chinese mega-corps BYD is making huge inroads in European markets with its technically accomplished saloons and SUVs.
    — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
  • By 1884, a map of the Central Business District shows hotels, saloons, dry goods shops, cigar manufacturers, and stores selling everything from shoes, to jewelry and even a winemaker.
    — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2026
Definition of saloons
Noun
  • Members gather for occasional get-togethers at local bars and restaurants to share their love of tiki culture.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • Some in county jails are there for just a few days, but others can stay behind bars for months or even years before their cases are tried in court.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Definition of bars
Noun
  • The Fort Worth City Council approved a $31 million incentive package for the company in that same month as part of an effort to bring more office development to the area at a time when West 7th was primarily known for its bars and nightclubs.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
  • The city has several hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and shops.
    — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
Definition of nightclubs

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